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A15 LDD

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,550 mi
Last recorded95,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,550 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 95,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 94,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 91,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust rar box outer skin corroded but not blowing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing and splitting

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,591 miles

exhaust rar box outer skin corroded but not blowing

offside and nearside front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing and splitting

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all 4 tyres perishing and low tread near wear limit

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

front number plate cracked

offside front and rear tyres cracking but no cord showing

rear number plate separating and shadowing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,898 miles

all 4 tyres perishing and low tread near wear limit

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

front number plate cracked

offside front and rear tyres cracking but no cord showing

rear number plate separating and shadowing slightly

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 LDD is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A15 LDD, 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 A15 LDD registered?

A15 LDD is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is A15 LDD safe to buy?

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