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B10 GGB

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 GGB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 180,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 180,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 178,960 miles

both sills have been welded unable to check welding as sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 178,959 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sills have been welded unable to check welding as sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 176,708 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 176,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 174,626 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 173,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,139 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 172,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 172,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 172,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 GGB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B10 GGB, 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 GGB registered?

B10 GGB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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