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J995 VJB

1992 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,052 mi
Last recorded237,052 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 VJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 237,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 230,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2007 219,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise slight play in wiper linkage front discs coroded slight play in steering linkage

Pass 24 Oct 2006 208,213 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 208,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake warning light

Pass 11 Nov 2005 191,755 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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J995 VJB is a 1992 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J995 VJB, 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 J995 VJB registered?

J995 VJB is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J995 VJB safe to buy?

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