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G191 SAP

1989 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,144 mi
Last recorded136,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 SAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 133,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust condition

Pass 5 Sep 2011 131,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2011 131,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 128,680 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 128,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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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G191 SAP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G191 SAP, 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 G191 SAP registered?

G191 SAP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G191 SAP safe to buy?

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