MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear CV Boots deteriorated
Both rear outer seat belts slow at retracting
Center exhaust rubber perished
Center seat belt flexible stalk temporary repair
Front number plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
N/S/R Seat belt flexible stalk intermittantly works
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle sounds like it has a slight leak from the exhaust manifold
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear CV Boots deteriorated
Both rear outer seat belts slow at retracting
Center exhaust rubber perished
Center seat belt flexible stalk temporary repair
Front number plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
N/S/R Seat belt flexible stalk intermittantly works
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle sounds like it has a slight leak from the exhaust manifold
Both Center Exhaust Rubbers deteriorated
Front to Rear Fuel Pipes corroded
N/S/R Outer CV Boot split
O/S/F Steering Arms have slight play at fixings
Front number plate starting to delaminate.
Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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G284 SBW is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red 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 G284 SBW, 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 G284 SBW registered?
G284 SBW is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 18 August 1989.
Is G284 SBW safe to buy?
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