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RMA 826P

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,214 mi
Last recorded178,214 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMA 826P
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 178,214 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 178,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 177,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 177,732 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear position lamps emit dark amber light

Pass 20 Aug 2009 176,697 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 176,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008
Fail 5 Sep 2008

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 172,685 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 172,683 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RMA 826P is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 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 RMA 826P, 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 36 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 RMA 826P registered?

RMA 826P is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is RMA 826P safe to buy?

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