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JDZ 8098

1990 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,329 mi
Last recorded120,329 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 8098
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 120,329 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,326 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt not present during test (5.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track end cover split (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount not attached (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed at rear sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt not locking into stalk (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement mount leaking fluid (6.1.D.1a)

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

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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JDZ 8098 is a 1990 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 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 JDZ 8098, 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 36 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 JDZ 8098 registered?

JDZ 8098 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is JDZ 8098 safe to buy?

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