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H702 DAT

1991 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH702 DAT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,604 miles

n/s & o/s inner sill corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2022 87,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill has corrosion

Offside inner sill has corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,059 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 83,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,686 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,158 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 82,158 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H702 DAT is a 1991 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H702 DAT, 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 H702 DAT registered?

H702 DAT is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 1991.

Is H702 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H702 DAT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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