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H926 CFM

1991 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,267 mi
Last recorded115,267 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH926 CFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,529 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 114,529 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 May 2024 114,519 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 114,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 114,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 113,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 113,664 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 113,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 113,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 101,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 97,638 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 97,638 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,186 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,504 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,504 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

offside front washer jet is partially blocked.

oil leak

rubber on nearside rear coil spring coming adrift.

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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H926 CFM is a 1991 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H926 CFM, 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 H926 CFM registered?

H926 CFM is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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