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A4 URB

1989 BMW 535

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,078 mi
Last recorded137,078 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 URB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 137,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 134,714 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 134,695 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A4 URB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A4 URB, 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 A4 URB registered?

A4 URB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is A4 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 URB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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