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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to perish
rear exhaust box hangar wrong type and loose
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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F499 GUM is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 F499 GUM, 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 F499 GUM registered?
F499 GUM is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F499 GUM safe to buy?
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