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F305 EEY

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 EEY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 118,452 miles

All fuel lines corrded under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2010 118,452 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All fuel lines corrded under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2007 117,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 117,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 115,378 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 115,077 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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F305 EEY is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F305 EEY, 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 F305 EEY registered?

F305 EEY is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F305 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F305 EEY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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