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PIL 8535

1992 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,199 mi
Last recorded165,199 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 535141,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8535
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 165,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Jun 2006 165,191 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

back off side door will not open ,inside or outside

rear number plate cracked

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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PIL 8535 is a 1992 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PIL 8535, 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 PIL 8535 registered?

PIL 8535 is a 1992 BMW 535, first registered on 6 February 1992.

Is PIL 8535 safe to buy?

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