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H5 ALP

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,771 mi
Last recorded148,771 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ALP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 148,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2012 147,168 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 147,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 146,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 146,725 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 144,426 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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H5 ALP is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H5 ALP, 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 H5 ALP registered?

H5 ALP is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H5 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 ALP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 ALP have outstanding finance?

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