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F873 OWC

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,481 mi
Last recorded162,481 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 OWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 162,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 161,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 160,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 159,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 154,693 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 154,693 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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F873 OWC is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F873 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F873 OWC registered?

F873 OWC is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F873 OWC safe to buy?

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