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H515 ATO

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,080 mi
Last recorded195,080 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 ATO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 195,080 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 195,078 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 174,303 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 165,201 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 160,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSR BRAKE PAD LOW LEVEL WARNING WIRE HAS RUBBED THROUGH ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL

Pass 9 Dec 2008 160,082 miles

OSR BRAKE PAD LOW LEVEL WARNING WIRE HAS RUBBED THROUGH ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL

Pass 12 Dec 2007 153,498 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Fail 12 Dec 2007 153,498 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGES

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 147,106 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

oil leak

rear exhaust section slight leak

rear subframe/axle bushes starting to split/wear

steering box damp

Pass 30 Mar 2006 145,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 145,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H515 ATO is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H515 ATO, 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 H515 ATO registered?

H515 ATO is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H515 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H515 ATO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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