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J327 ULS

1991 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 ULS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2016
Fail 21 Dec 2016

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,517 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 119,294 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,237 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,129 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,054 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 112,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 110,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,572 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 108,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 106,865 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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J327 ULS is a 1991 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J327 ULS, 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 J327 ULS registered?

J327 ULS is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J327 ULS safe to buy?

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