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F979 NTW

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

262,651 mi
Last recorded262,651 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 NTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 262,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks

Screen wash weak

Fail 7 May 2026 262,651 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaks

Screen wash weak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 262,566 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaks

Screen wash weak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS+OS Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2015 262,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak.

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 261,815 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 261,726 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front jacking point heavily corroded but not within prescribed area of brakes or suspension.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 261,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front jacking point heavily corroded but not within prescribed area of brakes or suspension.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 256,433 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking in treads.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 249,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 248,941 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear mud flap insecure.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 242,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 242,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 237,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 232,966 miles

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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F979 NTW is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 F979 NTW, 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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F979 NTW is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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