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J223 OPA

1991 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,492 mi
Last recorded141,492 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 BMW 535145,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 OPA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 141,492 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 141,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 138,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 138,592 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J223 OPA is a 1991 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J223 OPA, 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.

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What year was J223 OPA registered?

J223 OPA is a 1991 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J223 OPA safe to buy?

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