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J135 DUL

1992 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,507 mi
Last recorded110,507 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 DUL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,507 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 104,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 100,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,880 miles

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

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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J135 DUL is a 1992 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 141,388 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 J135 DUL, 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 34 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J135 DUL registered?

J135 DUL is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J135 DUL safe to buy?

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