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K526 PVK

1992 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,677 mi
Last recorded104,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 PVK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,677 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 104,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,248 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r and o/s/r sill / lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 104,226 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW +BOTH REAR SILLS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Fail 3 Oct 2019 104,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep splits/cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 104,170 miles

Brake performance not tested Ref n/s/r driveshaft not secure (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Ref oil leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached All securing bolts loose and rattling around and leaking grease (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep splits/cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,021 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,313 miles

Rear no plate starting to deteriate

all four tyres starting to deteriate and crack but not showing the cords

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill & drop sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear no plate starting to deteriate

all four tyres starting to deteriate and crack but not showing the cords

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust mount worn cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust mount worn cracking

Pass 7 May 2011 89,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 89,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 89,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 89,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,669 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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K526 PVK is a 1992 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K526 PVK, 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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K526 PVK is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 29 October 1992.

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