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F35 BUX

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,888 mi
Last recorded217,888 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 BUX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 217,888 miles

Metal fuel pipes are very rusty

O/s lower swivle boot is split

metal brake pipes to front hoses are rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2006 217,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Metal brake pipes to o/s and n/s front hoses are rusty

Metal fuel pipes are very rusty

O/s lower swivle boot is split

Fail 29 Sep 2006

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2005

N/s/r seat belt not tested †Exhaust weak at rear joint †Metal fuel pipes are very rusty †Metal brake pipe to o/s/r hose is rusty †metal brake pipe to o/s/f hose is rusty

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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F35 BUX is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F35 BUX, 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 F35 BUX registered?

F35 BUX is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is F35 BUX safe to buy?

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