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TRU 535X

1991 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

222,060 mi
Last recorded222,060 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRU 535X
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 222,060 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 223,104 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 222,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 210,116 miles

exhaust showing its age

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 206,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriated

undercarriage and componants heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Feb 2020 205,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear dog bone arms deteriated

undercarriage heavily undersealed, unable too fully carry out corrosion assesment

Pass 21 Feb 2019 203,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage and componants heavilly undersealed, unable too carry out full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2018 199,759 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

rear view mirror lose

Fail 17 Feb 2018 199,758 miles

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

rear view mirror lose

Fail 14 Nov 2017 199,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in rear dog bones

windscreen has damage but not affecting veiw of road

Pass 21 Nov 2016 196,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dog bone link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dog bone link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 191,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2015 191,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 185,369 miles

Fuel Lines Corroded

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

Windscreen Damaged ( does not affect drivers veiw)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 180,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 174,781 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 174,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 169,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some pitting at rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2010 163,778 miles

metal brake pipe to offside rear hose is corroded

some corrosion pitting at both rear brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2010 163,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

metal brake pipe to offside rear hose is corroded

some corrosion pitting at both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2009 158,816 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2009 158,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 154,381 miles

corrosion at both sill/floor edges

Fail 14 Nov 2008 154,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion at both sill/floor edges

Pass 26 Nov 2007 149,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TRU 535X is a 1991 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1991 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 145,926 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 TRU 535X, 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 35 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 TRU 535X registered?

TRU 535X is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 7 May 1991.

Is TRU 535X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRU 535X shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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