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130 BLP

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,561 mi
Last recorded124,561 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration130 BLP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 124,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,443 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,476 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 119,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 119,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight tear in o/s front blade

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 118,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 116,119 miles

centre exhaust box bobbins starting to deteriorate

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2007 114,022 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 112,434 miles

hand brake border line pass on efficiency

Fail 4 May 2006 112,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hand brake border line pass on efficiency

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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130 BLP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 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 130 BLP, 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 37 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 130 BLP registered?

130 BLP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is 130 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 130 BLP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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