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OBZ 7783

1992 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,342 mi
Last recorded165,342 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 7783
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 165,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 165,342 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 159,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 159,412 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 153,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

side skirts fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 4 Sep 2011 148,018 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 142,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 142,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 136,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 130,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 125,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 119,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 112,290 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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OBZ 7783 is a 1992 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBZ 7783, 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 OBZ 7783 registered?

OBZ 7783 is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is OBZ 7783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBZ 7783 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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