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G158 APB

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,487 mi
Last recorded158,487 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 APB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 158,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 152,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 152,222 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 152,222 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 151,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 151,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 148,045 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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G158 APB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G158 APB, 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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What year was G158 APB registered?

G158 APB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G158 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 APB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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