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B19 ALP

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,001 mi
Last recorded77,001 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ALP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 77,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,185 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,823 miles

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differentian oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,892 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Outer sill area damaged/corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,891 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Outer sill area damaged/corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,140 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded through

Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,082 miles

only one frontfog light

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,278 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 58,278 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight drag noted on nearside front & offside rear wheels

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion on suspension components i.e track control arms anti-roll bar link arms belive vehicle been standing for some time

wheel centers covered

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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B19 ALP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B19 ALP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 ALP registered?

B19 ALP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is B19 ALP safe to buy?

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