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J968 EEE

1992 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 EEE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,286 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 105,286 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,484 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 104,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,048 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 99,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 96,127 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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J968 EEE is a 1992 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J968 EEE, 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 J968 EEE registered?

J968 EEE is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J968 EEE safe to buy?

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