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H276 JJA

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,121 mi
Last recorded184,121 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 JJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 184,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 184,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 183,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 183,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 183,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 182,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 182,349 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 182,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s handbrake slightly weak

n/s wiper arm cancels low in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2006 181,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 181,951 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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H276 JJA is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H276 JJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H276 JJA registered?

H276 JJA is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H276 JJA safe to buy?

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