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H3 NVC

1990 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 NVC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 164,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 164,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 164,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,228 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 164,220 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 163,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear buckle missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 163,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 163,095 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,275 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 153,490 miles

Engine and Gearbox oil leak.

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 153,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Engine and Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,668 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 150,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 150,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 149,367 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff seals

Pass 30 Mar 2007 148,989 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 148,265 miles

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)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH OUTER REAR CROO-MEMBER SUPPORT BUSHES ITEMS SERVICABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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H3 NVC is a 1990 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H3 NVC, 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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H3 NVC is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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