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J326 JKN

1992 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,055 mi
Last recorded120,055 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 JKN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,055 miles

Boot lock sticking in needs attention

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

drivers rear light dim

oil on min

Fail 31 Mar 2010 120,050 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Boot lock sticking in needs attention

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Sound deadning around gearbox tunnel starting to melt and drip on exhaust

drivers rear light dim

oil on min

Pass 12 Nov 2008 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front radiator lower cross member corroded

front to rear fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2007 101,276 miles

TYRES 24540R18Y both rear tyres approaching limit (3.0mm) and both tyres bald on inner edge

metal fuel pipes corroded in various areas but no leaks present and pipe secure at time of test

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, slight play in steering, wipers smearing slightly, idle too fast intermittently, surface corrosion on front anti roll bar, rear anti roll bar drop link bushes split but no excessive play at test

Fail 19 Nov 2007 101,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

TYRES 24540R18Y both rear tyres approaching limit (3.0mm) and both tyres bald on inner edge

metal fuel pipes corroded in various areas but no leaks present and pipe secure at time of test

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, slight play in steering, wipers smearing slightly, idle too fast intermittently, surface corrosion on front anti roll bar, rear anti roll bar drop link bushes split but no excessive play at test

Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,570 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 99,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 95,534 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J326 JKN is a 1992 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J326 JKN, 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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J326 JKN is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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