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G20 JBB

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,114 mi
Last recorded147,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,114 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 142,774 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2024 138,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2024 138,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 138,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 134,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle wax oiled

Fail 12 Apr 2023 134,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,636 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 130,634 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 130,525 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,730 miles

both front shocks damp

Fail 18 Jan 2019 123,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam comes on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front shocks damp

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 119,910 miles

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

Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panels, not seriously affecting steering or braking (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 119,842 miles

Central Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 111,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,303 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 109,271 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

near side front wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2012 106,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 100,814 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,209 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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G20 JBB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 G20 JBB, 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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G20 JBB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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