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H359 VAG

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 VAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,848 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,492 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,492 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,303 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 86,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 81,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 79,642 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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H359 VAG is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H359 VAG, 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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What year was H359 VAG registered?

H359 VAG is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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