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F270 KGP

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,656 mi
Last recorded143,656 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 KGP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 141,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 138,061 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 138,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads are wearing low

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 134,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 128,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F270 KGP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,428cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F270 KGP, 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 F270 KGP registered?

F270 KGP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F270 KGP safe to buy?

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