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G102 OMV

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 OMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 83,438 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 82,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,453 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,520 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,763 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,496 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,112 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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G102 OMV is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G102 OMV, 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 G102 OMV registered?

G102 OMV is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G102 OMV safe to buy?

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