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G225 RYJ

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3428cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

308,157 mi
Last recorded308,157 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 308,157 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 305,450 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 304,954 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 293,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 292,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 291,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 290,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 276,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 274,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 273,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 272,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 250,525 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated not excessive

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill not seen to be excessive

fuel filter held with cable ties loose but secure

Pass 23 Oct 2014 242,307 miles

fuel filter held on with cable ties and a slightly loose

Fail 6 Oct 2014 241,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate debonding

nsf front seal corroeded

osf seal corroeded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 233,888 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 233,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 224,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 219,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 219,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 213,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 209,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 209,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 200,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 188,593 miles

Both rear outter seat belt pods are stiff.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 188,593 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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G225 RYJ is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,428cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G225 RYJ, 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 G225 RYJ registered?

G225 RYJ is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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