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H229 DDB

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,046 mi
Last recorded124,046 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 DDB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 124,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front jack points in outter sills rusty not structual

steering front has slight play in linkages both sides

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,863 miles

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

both front jack points on outter sills rusty but not structual

offside rear pad wire rubs against wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2009 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front jack points on outter sills rusty but not structual

offside rear pad wire rubs against wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2008 119,299 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork; both front jack points rusted & holed but not structual both rear jack points rusty & dented rear pipes rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2008 119,299 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bodywork; both front jack points rusted & holed but not structual both rear jack points rusty & dented rear pipes rusty

Fail 31 May 2007 117,282 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat worn

oilleaks egine & gearbox

Pass 31 May 2007 117,282 miles

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

drivers seat worn

oilleaks egine & gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2006 110,316 miles

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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H229 DDB is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 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 H229 DDB, 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 36 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H229 DDB is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 16 October 1990.

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