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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak on engine
under body has corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs showing signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working all indicators n/w (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear floor to inner sill corroded through above jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front floor to inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected windscreen scratched by wiper bad (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s headlight lens cracked (4.1.4 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion on both front wheel arches
imbalance on front brakes
imbalance on handbrake
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight corrosion on various parts of underbody
slight scuff on windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on various parts of underbody
oil leaks on engine and diff
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight oil leaks on engine and diff
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear number plates easily readable but made to look like foriegn plates
fuel tank straps corroding
odometer not working/cannot see milage on dashboard
oil leak on engine
slight scratch mark on windscreen
various front and rear suspension rubbers deteriorating
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear number plates easily readable but made to look like foriegn plates
fuel tank straps corroding
odometer not working/cannot see milage on dashboard
oil leak on engine
slight scratch mark on windscreen
various front and rear suspension rubbers deteriorating
1.mark on windscreen 2.heavy oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded and poor
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
1.mark on windscreen 2.heavy oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded and poor
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
1.mark on winbdscreen 2.heavy oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded and poor
engine oil leak
scratch on front screen
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F35 GKE is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GKE, 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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F35 GKE is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 21 January 1989.
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