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SXI 7880

1990 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,162 mi
Last recorded178,162 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 7880
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 178,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 176,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 176,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017
Pass 4 Feb 2016 175,957 miles

fuel pipe excessive corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 175,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipe excessive corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 175,118 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s n/s sill panels plastick cover fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2014 175,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

o/s n/s sill panels plastick cover fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 174,341 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 174,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both number plate lights fauly connection when opening and closing boot

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 178,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 178,483 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 172,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 172,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 171,398 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 170,747 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 170,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 168,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 168,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 161,343 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front anti-roll bar links ; boots split.

both rear radius arms inner link bushes poor condition.

fuel hoses perrishing and front to rear fuel lines corroding.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 161,343 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front anti-roll bar links ; boots split.

both rear radius arms inner link bushes poor condition.

fuel hoses perrishing and front to rear fuel lines corroding.

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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SXI 7880 is a 1990 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SXI 7880, 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.

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SXI 7880 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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