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K553 RLE

1993 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,454 mi
Last recorded167,454 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK553 RLE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 167,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2008 167,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 164,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of nsf tyre touching suspension arm but ok at time of test

mark on os of screen

rear brakes noisy when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Oct 2007 164,697 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of nsf tyre touching suspension arm but ok at time of test

mark on os of screen

rear brakes noisy when rotated by hand

Pass 7 Sep 2006 159,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 159,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K553 RLE is a 1993 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K553 RLE, 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 K553 RLE registered?

K553 RLE is a 1993 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K553 RLE safe to buy?

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