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J282 FGT

1991 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 FGT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 264,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 258,525 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 248,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 248,679 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 243,933 miles

slight play in steering box shaft

Pass 30 May 2006 237,179 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 237,175 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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J282 FGT is a 1991 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J282 FGT, 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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What year was J282 FGT registered?

J282 FGT is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J282 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J282 FGT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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