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H601 VET

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH601 VET
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 114,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 114,716 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 114,716 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 113,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 113,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 113,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 111,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

flexi to o/s/r caliper,brake pipe slightly corroding

servo to n/s/f flexi,brake pipe slightly corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2006 102,941 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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H601 VET is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 H601 VET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H601 VET registered?

H601 VET is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H601 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for H601 VET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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