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F444 NLL

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,511 mi
Last recorded198,511 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF444 NLL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 198,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

wax oil on under side of vheicle

Fail 20 Jul 2022 198,511 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

wax oil on under side of vheicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 198,446 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 198,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 198,285 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 198,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area adjacent to seat, expansion of a previous floor grommet. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor and sill edge and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small lower arm link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in outer tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor and sill edge and outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill/inner arch end face adjacent to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small lower arm link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in outer tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor area adjacent to seat (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill/inner arch end face adjacent to subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing around tread edges

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing around tread edge

Fail 11 Apr 2017 198,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing around tread edges

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor/sill not within 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing around tread edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 197,632 miles

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 197,632 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipes corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 197,238 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 197,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 197,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 196,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 195,823 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

FRont suspension boots perished and split

Pass 27 Apr 2012 195,460 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 195,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 194,938 miles

offside front tyre has a deep cut on the tread

Fail 2 Mar 2011 194,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside front tyre has a deep cut on the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2010 194,059 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 194,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 193,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 189,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 187,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 185,409 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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F444 NLL is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F444 NLL, 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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F444 NLL is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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