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F35 GKE

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF35 GKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026
Pass 1 Feb 2024

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

under body has corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2018

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

Pass 17 May 2013 128,006 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

slight scuff on windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2013 126,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,715 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011

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

Fail 16 May 2011

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010

1.mark on windscreen 2.heavy oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded and poor

Fail 16 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

1.mark on windscreen 2.heavy oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded and poor

Fail 13 Mar 2010

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 60,772 miles

engine oil leak

scratch on front screen

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,017 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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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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