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G105 EOH

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 EOH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,862 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to inner sills.

differential as light misting of oil.

fuel line covered in grease.

underbody covered in grease

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,670 miles

Nearside Front washer jet provides insufficient fluid

slight corrosion both inner sills

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn PITMAN ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion in parts of the underside

underside has been coated in a anti corrosion substance

Fail 6 Oct 2021 121,467 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn PITMAN ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion in parts of the underside

underside has been coated in a anti corrosion substance

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,451 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases

slight surface corrosion in parts of the underside

underside has been coated in a anti corrosion substance

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight leak of exhaust gases

slight surface corrosion in parts of the underside

underside has been coated in a anti corrosion substance

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,826 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF BODY AND CHASSIS HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 113,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 112,932 miles

Nearside Lower Floor excessively deteriorated n/s/inner sill corroded by jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2017 110,908 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

advise offside front floor grommet hole corroded

nearside front inner to outer sill is excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2017 110,905 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,644 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,596 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,007 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,389 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,007 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre advise

offside rear beam axle bush showing signs of wear advise

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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G105 EOH is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G105 EOH, 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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G105 EOH is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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