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F891 ENV

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

243,305 mi
Last recorded243,305 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 ENV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 243,305 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 243,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear fog light's colour,little pinkish?

Fuel filter hoses are lightly perrishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox has a oil leak

N/S/F lower sill panel, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/R hand brake cable outer cover casing is split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Steering box has little play unloaded

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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F891 ENV is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F891 ENV, 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 F891 ENV registered?

F891 ENV is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F891 ENV safe to buy?

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