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H864 JLA

1990 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,641 mi
Last recorded153,641 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH864 JLA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 153,641 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs and off/side front pitted faces

Pass 15 Aug 2011 153,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 153,243 miles

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

light corroision to o/s/r brake pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs outer faces pitted and o/s/f light variation noted

light column knock noted

light corroision to both front jacking points noted

light movement to both front radius arm bushes noted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,047 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 150,573 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 148,160 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 146,009 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 145,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 144,128 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 140,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 137,498 miles

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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H864 JLA is a 1990 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H864 JLA, 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 H864 JLA registered?

H864 JLA is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H864 JLA safe to buy?

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