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J313 RDP

1991 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,597 mi
Last recorded153,597 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ313 RDP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 153,597 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre underinflated (PUMPED UP)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 149,903 miles

Both rear axle tube bushs split

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 149,882 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle tube bushs split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 146,087 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 146,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 145,926 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 145,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 137,827 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 137,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J313 RDP is a 1991 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J313 RDP, 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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J313 RDP is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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