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H815 JFL

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,737 mi
Last recorded136,737 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH815 JFL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 136,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 135,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 134,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2010 134,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2009 129,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 129,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 118,285 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 118,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 113,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H815 JFL is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H815 JFL, 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 H815 JFL registered?

H815 JFL is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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