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H768 FNV

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,139 mi
Last recorded178,139 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH768 FNV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 178,139 miles

steering column / box leaking slightly.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 178,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering column / box leaking slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 175,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 175,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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H768 FNV is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H768 FNV, 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 H768 FNV registered?

H768 FNV is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H768 FNV safe to buy?

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