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H771 XWR

1990 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

186,047 mi
Last recorded186,047 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 XWR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 186,047 miles

nearside rear shock absorber deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2010 186,017 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 184,804 miles

engine oil leak

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2009 184,804 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine oil leak

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2009 184,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 179,766 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 179,677 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 176,289 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 176,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 172,522 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 172,514 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H771 XWR is a 1990 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H771 XWR, 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.

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What year was H771 XWR registered?

H771 XWR is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is H771 XWR safe to buy?

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