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G308 BEL

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 BEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all exhaust rubbers slightly perished

both rear tyre outer side walls slightly perished

nearside wiper blade split

rear fuel pipe around tank corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 131,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,564 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 129,403 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 129,403 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes at rear corroded

n/s/f tyre has cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 128,370 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 128,369 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2006 126,876 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 125,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 125,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G308 BEL is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G308 BEL, 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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G308 BEL is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G308 BEL safe to buy?

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