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J235 SBL

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 SBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,418 miles

n/s & o/s front, floor to sill slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 130,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front, floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,136 miles

brake pipes rusty

oil leak

play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,196 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 125,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded to the rear.

prop shaft rubber mounting deteriorating.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 128,375 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,332 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 123,590 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 123,584 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2006 116,929 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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J235 SBL is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J235 SBL, 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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J235 SBL is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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