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J892 DUC

1992 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,697 mi
Last recorded109,697 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ892 DUC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 109,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,522 miles

Advise off side front dip beam flicked on after light turned and now works fine, might stop working again? Advise get looked at

Advise rear fuel pipes rusty

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 105,521 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise off side front dip beam flicked on after light turned and now works fine, might stop working again? Advise get looked at

Advise rear fuel pipes rusty

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 101,316 miles

Appears to have had a fuel leak on the fuel rail but not leaking now? Advise get checked

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 85,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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J892 DUC is a 1992 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J892 DUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J892 DUC registered?

J892 DUC is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J892 DUC safe to buy?

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