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GBZ 9115

1991 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 9115
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front no. plate poor condition

slight play in steering joints

Fail 25 Jan 2011

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate poor condition

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Dec 2009 148,118 miles

front no plate poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes poor condition corrodeing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 148,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate poor condition

fuel pipes poor condition corrodeing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 145,076 miles

Oil leak

brakepipe to rear offside flexi poor condition

front number plate slight damage

offside and nearside rear brake discs poor condition

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight scratch on screen

Fail 2 Jan 2009 145,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

brakepipe to rear offside flexi poor condition

front number plate slight damage

offside and nearside rear brake discs poor condition

slight scratch on screen

Pass 12 Oct 2007 142,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006
Pass 21 Jul 2005 156,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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GBZ 9115 is a 1991 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 145,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBZ 9115, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBZ 9115 registered?

GBZ 9115 is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is GBZ 9115 safe to buy?

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