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F465 MAA

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

212,349 mi
Last recorded212,349 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF465 MAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 212,349 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 212,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 205,715 miles

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

front exhaust mounting clamp deterited but exhaust firmly supported

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 1 May 2007 205,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting clamp deteriated but system supported

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 30 Jan 2007 205,698 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

a.both front brake pipes corroded

a.both front shockers corroded into top mounts

a.both front to rear brake pipes corroded

a.both front tyres badly worn on edges

a.exhaust down pipe box pin holes

a.fuel pipes corroded

a.gear box clamp missing

a.middle part of exhaust pipe join to back box loose and slightly blowing

a.o/s/f seat belt has fluffing to webbing

a.rear diff seals leaking oil

Pass 31 Jan 2006 199,170 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 199,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fluid leaking from rear differential unit.

front reg plate chipped in two places.

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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F465 MAA is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F465 MAA, 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 F465 MAA registered?

F465 MAA is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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