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H455 HPA

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,136 mi
Last recorded117,136 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH455 HPA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 117,136 miles

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

N/S wing mirror glass cracked

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

O/S wiper slightly smearing

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2012 117,136 miles

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

N/S wing mirror glass cracked

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

O/S wiper slightly smearing

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 May 2011 117,129 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 May 2011 117,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 117,083 miles

Both front and N/S R tyre perished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 May 2010 117,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front and the nearside rear tyres are starting to perish

Nearside wing mirror is cracked

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 116,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 116,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 114,904 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 114,904 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 112,235 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 112,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H455 HPA is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H455 HPA, 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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H455 HPA is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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