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H546 VSH

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,083 mi
Last recorded94,083 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH546 VSH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,083 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 93,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust clamps loose at rear section

Pass 7 Aug 2010 90,978 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,189 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 84,152 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2006 82,945 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2006 82,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H546 VSH is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H546 VSH, 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 H546 VSH registered?

H546 VSH is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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