MOT Status
ValidMileage
249,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear nsr tyre 3 mm tread depth osr 4mm
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing edges
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake pipe is corroded
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
abs warning light intermittent
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front tyre has worn inner tread
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both outer sills covered with plastic covers
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30mm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan within 30cm of subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both outer sills covered with plastic covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function lower spring platform (2.7.2a)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bolt missing from exhaust middle joint,but not blowing
exhaust bracket to gearbox in poor condition
slight power steering fluid leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bolt missing from exhaust middle joint,but not blowing
exhaust bracket to gearbox in poor condition
slight power steering fluid leak
both front tyres worn on inner edges.
Exhaust system is in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering coloumn/ U.J.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust system is in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in steering coloumn/ U.J.
exhaust system is in poor condition.
there is play in steering column splines.
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
exhaust system is in poor condition.
there is play in steering column splines.
exhaust system very corroded
o/s rear tyre and n/s front tyre are worn to 2mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in the n/s/f steering box
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front too rear main b/pipes slightley corroded
both o/s and n/s rear brake pipes from rear flexis slightley corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.
o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes from flexible hoses are slightly corroded.
slight play in the trackrod ball joint from steering box drop arm.
the exhaust system is in poor condition.
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
inner faces of rear discs;condition becoming poor.rear anti-roll bar link rubbers starting to split
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J893 SOE is a 1991 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 J893 SOE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J893 SOE?
You can check the full history of J893 SOE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J893 SOE registered?
J893 SOE is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 6 September 1991.
Is J893 SOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J893 SOE shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J893 SOE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J893 SOE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.