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A15 DLP

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,251 mi
Last recorded88,251 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DLP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,080 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear shock top mountings are corroding

chip in osf headlamp

mileage illumination is not working

Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,080 miles

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

Both rear shocker top mountings are corroding

Chip in O/S/F headlamp

Mileage illumination is not working

Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear metal brake pipes rusting

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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A15 DLP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A15 DLP, 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.

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What year was A15 DLP registered?

A15 DLP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is A15 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DLP shows 4 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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