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F251 KGC

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,660 mi
Last recorded123,660 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 KGC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 123,660 miles

exhaust system in has been reapaired but in poor condition

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Sep 2006 120,757 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2006 120,624 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust mounting rubbers in very poor condition

rear anti roll bar link arm bushes perished

rear doors do not open but latch securely in the closed position

wheel alignment should be checked ref uneven tyre wear

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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F251 KGC is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F251 KGC, 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 F251 KGC registered?

F251 KGC is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F251 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F251 KGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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