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H788 CYJ

1991 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,356 mi
Last recorded176,356 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 CYJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 176,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 172,461 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 172,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H788 CYJ is a 1991 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H788 CYJ, 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 H788 CYJ registered?

H788 CYJ is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 11 July 1991.

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