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J547 RJB

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,783 mi
Last recorded120,783 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ547 RJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 120,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 120,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 119,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020
Fail 11 Mar 2020 118,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,130 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil weep from gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,317 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust system has severe localised corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,669 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,588 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 112,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,539 miles

both door sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,977 miles

ALL EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS STRTING TO PERISH

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 100,627 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 97,157 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 97,157 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre may have been run flat

Pass 19 Sep 2005 94,053 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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J547 RJB is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J547 RJB, 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 J547 RJB registered?

J547 RJB is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J547 RJB safe to buy?

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