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G284 SBW

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,717 mi
Last recorded215,717 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 SBW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 215,717 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 215,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 209,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 206,210 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 199,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 199,987 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 194,968 miles

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.

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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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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