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F336 PPE

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,089 mi
Last recorded126,089 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF336 PPE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 126,078 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 119,927 miles

offside and nearside front outer sills holed and corroded

play detected at steering wheel to road wheels

Fail 29 Jul 2009 119,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front outer sills holed and corroded

play detected at steering wheel to road wheels

Fail 16 Mar 2009 119,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front jacking point to outer sill holed

Fail 27 Sep 2007 119,911 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear bushes split/worn

front end of both outer sills holed and corroded but not in a prescribed areas

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 117,609 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 117,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 114,316 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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F336 PPE 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 F336 PPE, 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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F336 PPE is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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