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H878 RSG

1991 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 RSG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,021 miles

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

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

all fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 98,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Heavy corrosion on all fuel lines breather pipe at rear burst

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

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

oil leak

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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H878 RSG is a 1991 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H878 RSG, 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 H878 RSG registered?

H878 RSG is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 7 May 1991.

Is H878 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H878 RSG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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