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F959 OEB

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 OEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 138,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 136,688 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 136,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 136,386 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded, jacking point

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded, jacking point

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Front outer sill corroded, jacking point

Offside Rear outer sill corroded, jacking point

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,496 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 135,484 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,440 miles

condition of fuel lines

headlight aims

n/s o/s front anti roll link bars

o/s front brake pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2012 121,122 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 121,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 116,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,235 miles

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 115,338 miles

brake pipes from both rear hoses corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2005 114,370 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses slightly corroded

fuel lines corroded

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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F959 OEB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F959 OEB, 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 F959 OEB registered?

F959 OEB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F959 OEB safe to buy?

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