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J218 MLB

1992 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 MLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 172,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 164,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 161,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 158,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 154,162 miles

low effort on o/s park brake

Pass 23 Sep 2016 150,640 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 150,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 146,233 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 142,731 miles

nearside front outer sill hole from corrosion

offside front outer sill hole from corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 138,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 136,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 134,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 128,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 123,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 120,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,444 miles

Two nails in offside rear tyre

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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J218 MLB is a 1992 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J218 MLB, 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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J218 MLB is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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