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J307 MLR

1992 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

287,125 mi
Last recorded287,125 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 MLR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 287,125 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 287,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 283,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 283,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 283,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 278,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 278,020 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J307 MLR is a 1992 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J307 MLR, 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 J307 MLR registered?

J307 MLR is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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