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J649 GGH

1992 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 GGH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 184,097 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jul 2024 184,097 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 183,797 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 183,712 miles

BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS CORRODED (PLASTIC COVERS FITTED)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 182,624 miles

Front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 182,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Front windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 180,165 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded near tank (7.2.2)

Offside Rear is slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 176,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

one runflat tyre fitted to the nearside rear all others XL

various corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 176,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in screen

one runflat tyre fitted to the nearside rear all others XL

various corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 176,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 176,321 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 174,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 170,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 166,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 156,544 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 156,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 145,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J649 GGH is a 1992 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 J649 GGH, 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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J649 GGH is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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