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F198 JLG

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,410 mi
Last recorded37,410 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF198 JLG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 37,410 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres slight cracking on side walls

Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,965 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 34,965 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,634 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,471 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,471 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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F198 JLG is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F198 JLG, 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 F198 JLG registered?

F198 JLG is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F198 JLG safe to buy?

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