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VIJ 886

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

220,998 mi
Last recorded220,998 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 886
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 220,998 miles

BOTH front wheel bearing starting to make a noise.

Fluid has been leaking around PAS reseviour

Offside and nearside double knuckle joints on suspension arms are worn to the limits.

Offside front tyre has worn smooth on outer shoulder.

Offside front wing repeater bulb colour faded to the limits.

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter has split open.

On centre exhaust section the offside rear exhaust mounting bracket is missing.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 220,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH front wheel bearing starting to make a noise.

Fluid has been leaking around PAS reseviour

Offside and nearside double knuckle joints on suspension arms are worn to the limits.

Offside front tyre has worn smooth on outer shoulder.

Offside front wing repeater bulb colour faded to the limits.

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter has split open.

On centre exhaust section the offside rear exhaust mounting bracket is missing.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 219,262 miles

o/s rear drive shaft outer gaiter detatched from joint

play in o/s & n/s rear suspension rose joints.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 219,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear drive shaft outer gaiter detatched from joint

play in rear o/s & n/s rear suspension rose joints.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 216,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 216,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 211,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r outer boot leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2008 210,694 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 210,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 203,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 203,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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VIJ 886 is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VIJ 886, 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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What year was VIJ 886 registered?

VIJ 886 is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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