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F204 OJO

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,226 mi
Last recorded126,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 OJO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 126,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 120,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 117,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 113,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2005 108,637 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 108,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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F204 OJO is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F204 OJO, 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 F204 OJO registered?

F204 OJO is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F204 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F204 OJO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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