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H893 VKS

1990 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH893 VKS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 163,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 157,460 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2015 157,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2014 149,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 149,119 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 148,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 148,199 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 148,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 147,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 147,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 146,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 146,230 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 146,131 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 143,526 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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H893 VKS is a 1990 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H893 VKS, 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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H893 VKS is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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