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C889 WDG

1986 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,616 mi
Last recorded77,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 WDG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 75,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,369 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C889 WDG is a 1986 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 117,218 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 C889 WDG, 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 40 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 C889 WDG registered?

C889 WDG is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is C889 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C889 WDG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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