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H434 CSP

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,182 mi
Last recorded148,182 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 CSP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,182 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 147,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 145,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel lines and evap line corroded badly

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,058 miles

All fuel pipes and EVAP pipe heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around all jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,378 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,288 miles

both outer sills corrded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,288 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both outer sills corrded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 120,579 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 116,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 112,363 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 101,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 94,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,556 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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H434 CSP is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H434 CSP, 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 H434 CSP registered?

H434 CSP is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H434 CSP safe to buy?

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