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A12 ODB

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,225 mi
Last recorded77,225 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ODB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,225 miles

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

front to rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 May 2015 77,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 77,041 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 77,022 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

standard registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2009 76,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 76,330 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,780 miles

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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A12 ODB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A12 ODB, 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 A12 ODB registered?

A12 ODB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is A12 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ODB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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