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J575 MRL

1991 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 MRL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,330 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Oct 2019 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2017 70,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 66,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,253 miles

evidence that vehicle has been parked up for long period of time

extensive welding repairs carried out to nearside rear suspension mount area

fuel lines rusty

minor blow on exhaust rear section

plastic sill trims fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight damage to nearside front wheel & tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,089 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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J575 MRL is a 1991 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J575 MRL, 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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J575 MRL is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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