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K603 XEL

1992 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,781 mi
Last recorded165,781 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK603 XEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 165,781 miles

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

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Aug 2007 165,351 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Aug 2006 148,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 148,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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K603 XEL is a 1992 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K603 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K603 XEL registered?

K603 XEL is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 20 November 1992.

Is K603 XEL safe to buy?

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