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H348 PPU

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,189 mi
Last recorded128,189 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH348 PPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 128,189 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front Brake Disc's are slightly worn

Both front Tyres are worn close to the legal limit and has cracking and will need attention in the very near future

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear Tyre is worn close to the legal limit and has cracking and will need attention in the very near future

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside lower sill is slightly corroded but is not in any Prescribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2010 126,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

change front wiper blades soon

check and adjust rear brakes

front brake disc worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,009 miles

both outer sills not checked due to skirts fitted

both rear tyres have 2mm treads bald on inner edges

engine/gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2009 125,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both outer sills not checked due to skirts fitted

both rear tyres have 2mm treads bald on inner edges

engine/gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 122,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 118,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,511 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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H348 PPU is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H348 PPU, 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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H348 PPU is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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