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J834 TPL

1992 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,658 mi
Last recorded150,658 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 TPL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 150,658 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 150,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

fuel lines corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2006 140,831 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 140,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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J834 TPL is a 1992 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J834 TPL, 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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What year was J834 TPL registered?

J834 TPL is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J834 TPL safe to buy?

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