MOT Status
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146,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
fuel pipes corroding
rear suspenion components corroding and deteriorated
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
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
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
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
knocking from steering column
nearside front foglamp not working
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
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
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
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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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