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OVH 399X

1981 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

167,050 mi
Last recorded167,050 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW 535162,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVH 399X
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 167,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 166,981 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OVH 399X is a 1981 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,394 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 OVH 399X, 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 45 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVH 399X?

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What year was OVH 399X registered?

OVH 399X is a 1981 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is OVH 399X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVH 399X shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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