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K351 MCL

1993 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK351 MCL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 139,110 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car has been stud

near side front and off side front inner wings carroded but not in a prascribed earea

Pass 8 Apr 2009 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to inner n/s wing

slight corrosion to o/s inner wing

slight play to o/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Feb 2008 123,693 miles

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

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

wipers do not work on slow speed. fast speed and inermittant are ok

Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 114,445 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 114,428 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

exhaust systerm poor

offside front brake pipe corroded

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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K351 MCL is a 1993 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K351 MCL, 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 33 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K351 MCL registered?

K351 MCL is a 1993 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K351 MCL safe to buy?

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