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HBJ 5V

1981 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW 535162,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBJ 5V
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2006 97,960 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HBJ 5V is a 1981 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,394 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 HBJ 5V, 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 45 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBJ 5V registered?

HBJ 5V is a 1981 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is HBJ 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBJ 5V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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