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K415 CBU

1992 BMW 535

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,063 mi
Last recorded60,063 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 CBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,765 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,730 miles

Oil leak engine and gearbox areas ()

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,685 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release needs push and wiggle to lock (5.2.5a)

Oil leak very slight from gearbox ()

mid and rear exhaust box

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,871 miles

both rear tyres have aged related cracks on tread and outer walls.

osf tyre has aged related cracks on tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,150 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 47,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,893 miles

Rear diff slight leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,787 miles

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

Slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,198 miles

rear tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,469 miles

Diff output seal nearside is leaking slightly.

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

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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K415 CBU is a 1992 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K415 CBU, 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 K415 CBU registered?

K415 CBU is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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