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F884 MCH

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,359 mi
Last recorded203,359 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 MCH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 203,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 202,239 miles

NEARSIDE METAL FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 202,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 202,237 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive red (transmission ?) fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Transmission pipe(s) corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 199,499 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 199,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber support missing

Fail 3 Apr 2018 192,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber support missing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 189,372 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox exhaust bracket broke

Fail 31 Mar 2017 189,372 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox exhaust bracket broke

Pass 31 Mar 2016 181,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 173,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 165,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 157,408 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 157,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 156,912 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 156,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 152,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 145,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 140,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 140,875 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 140,860 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F884 MCH is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red 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 F884 MCH, 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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F884 MCH is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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