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H797 DFK

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,070 mi
Last recorded132,070 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 DFK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 129,050 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 129,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 124,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 118,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,032 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar bushes cracking.

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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H797 DFK is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H797 DFK, 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 H797 DFK registered?

H797 DFK is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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