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F459 MTT

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,001 mi
Last recorded179,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 MTT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 179,001 miles

Both inner and outer sills on both sides are corroded but not excessive within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 178,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 178,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 176,675 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 176,675 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank pipe fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2017 176,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear exhaust hanger perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 176,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear exhaust hanger perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 175,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 175,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 173,346 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 169,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 166,385 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 166,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 162,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2011 162,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2010 158,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 155,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 155,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 151,095 miles

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

o/s rear wing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 149,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 149,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,795 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F459 MTT is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F459 MTT, 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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F459 MTT is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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