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F98 WLH

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,295 mi
Last recorded146,295 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 WLH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 146,295 miles

General age related corrosion to vehicle underside and components

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wheel arch - lower section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 146,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Slight play in steering joint

Nearside and Offside sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 145,805 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear anti-roll bar drop link bush's deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Underside fuel lines corroded

corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 11 Jul 2015 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion around jacking points / sill covers fitted

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills / floor pan

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

underside fuel pipes in a corroded condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroding

rear suspenion components corroding and deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

child seat fitted nearside front

exhaust mount broken

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroding

offside front wheel rim bent

rear suspenion components corroding and deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2013 144,647 miles

both outer sills are covered

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on near/side/front inner sill

corrosion on off/side/front inner sill and floor pan

fuel cap seal is perished

play in steering idler

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

rubber exhaust mounts are heavily split

Fail 13 Jul 2013 144,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wiper blades have poor efficiency

both outer sills are covered

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on near/side/front inner sill

corrosion on off/side/front inner sill and floor pan

fuel cap seal is perished

play in steering idler

rubber exhaust mounts are heavily split

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear drop link bushes worn/perished

corrosion to nearside sill

corrosion to offside sill

corrosion to rear anti roll bar

corrosion to underside fuel pipes

perishing to both front tyres

perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,665 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

knocking from steering column

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all underside fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to offside rear body panel

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,665 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bush rubbers and ball joint gaiters deteriorated

corrosion to all floor panels

corrosion to all underside fuel pipes

corrosion to both sill panels

Fail 7 May 2009 63,668 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

23% rear brake imbalance

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly worn

battery lamp on

corrosion to all floor and sill panels

corrosion to all front to rear and rear fuel pipes

corrosion to sill panels

offside rear tyre valve perished

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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F98 WLH is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F98 WLH, 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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F98 WLH is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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