1990 BMW 535 3.4L Petrol · H893 VKS
1990 BMW 535 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 163,021 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2017.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H893 VKS Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2016
- 163,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H893 VKS Mileage History
- 21/09/2006143,526 mi
- 08/10/2007146,131 mi+2,605 mi
- 22/07/2009146,230 mi+99 mi
- 22/07/2009146,230 mi
- 19/07/2010147,296 mi+1,066 mi
- 19/07/2010147,296 mi
- 21/07/2011148,199 mi+903 mi
- 21/07/2011148,199 mi
- 16/07/2012148,594 mi+395 mi
- 19/08/2013149,119 mi+525 mi
- 01/04/2014149,337 mi+218 mi
- 05/06/2015157,460 mi+8,123 mi
- 05/06/2015157,460 mi
- 24/06/2016163,021 mi+5,561 mi
Average of roughly 1,998 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
H893 VKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 BMW 535 (H893 VKS) between September 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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