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B10 GSR

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 125,119 miles

brake warning light on

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

exhaust mounts splitting

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/f door damaged

rear tyres have fouled inner arches

Fail 9 Jul 2008 125,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake warning light on

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

exhaust mounts splitting

n/s door mirror glass broken

n/s/f door damaged

rear tyres have fouled inner arches

Pass 4 Jun 2007 124,788 miles

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

exhaust mounts splitting

o/s/f seat belt latch stiff

rear tyres have fouled rear inner wings

Fail 24 May 2007 124,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

exhaust mounts splitting

o/s/f seat belt latch stiff

rear tyres have fouled rear inner wings

Pass 31 May 2006 121,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

rear silencer split

Fail 26 May 2006 121,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn

corrosion brake pipes

corrosion sills

front number plate seperating

o/s/parking brake poor

rear silencer split

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 GSR is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B10 GSR, 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 GSR registered?

B10 GSR is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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