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H56 EFL

1991 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH56 EFL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,423 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 126,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 121,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 121,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 117,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 114,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 103,174 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,608 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 93,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,287 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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H56 EFL is a 1991 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 145,926 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 H56 EFL, 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 35 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H56 EFL registered?

H56 EFL is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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