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G166 NVF

1989 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282,922 mi
Last recorded282,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 NVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 282,922 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 281,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 278,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 271,558 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 269,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 244,298 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 244,123 miles

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

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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G166 NVF is a 1989 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G166 NVF, 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 G166 NVF registered?

G166 NVF is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G166 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G166 NVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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