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B10 BMV

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,780 mi
Last recorded134,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 134,780 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 133,246 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 133,246 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,527 miles

Rear slight leak from exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2019 132,405 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 132,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 131,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,024 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 131,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,577 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 130,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 130,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 130,055 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 129,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 129,883 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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B10 BMV is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B10 BMV, 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 B10 BMV registered?

B10 BMV is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is B10 BMV safe to buy?

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