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B10 DHT

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,870 mi
Last recorded60,870 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DHT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,870 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 57,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,085 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 52,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 47,777 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,709 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 45,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 45,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,572 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 DHT is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DHT, 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 DHT registered?

B10 DHT is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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