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H589 UWJ

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 UWJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,012 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,612 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,885 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,988 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,347 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes at rear to flexi X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorbers have poor damping effect

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,514 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,394 miles

exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 75,394 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 73,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 68,337 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 68,337 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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H589 UWJ is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H589 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H589 UWJ registered?

H589 UWJ is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H589 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H589 UWJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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