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H987 YFB

1990 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 YFB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 91,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,595 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,780 miles

All front to rear metal brake and fuel lines very lightly pitted

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 86,728 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 17 Aug 2006 86,006 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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H987 YFB is a 1990 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 H987 YFB, 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 H987 YFB registered?

H987 YFB is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H987 YFB safe to buy?

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