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G388 CPK

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,172 mi
Last recorded177,172 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 CPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 177,172 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 176,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 176,356 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 176,349 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under cill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 174,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 173,724 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Rear Fuel pipes coated in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2015 171,234 miles

Rear Fuel Pipes Showing Signs of Corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,714 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 167,980 miles

N/S sill near jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2012 165,631 miles

O/S front outer sill showing signs of corrosion under plastic cover

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 165,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

O/S front outer sill showing signs of corrosion under plastic cover

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 160,578 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 154,180 miles

Alternator and power steering belts cracking

Gearbox output shaft seal leaking

Oil leak fronm rear diffential

Fail 20 Jul 2010 154,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Alternator and power steering belts cracking

Gearbox output shaft seal leaking

Oil leak fronm rear diffential

Pass 23 Jul 2009 148,404 miles

O/S Washer jet leaking

Oil leak to differential

Oil leak to rear of engine

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2008 140,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 140,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 136,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 134,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 132,881 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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G388 CPK is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G388 CPK, 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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G388 CPK is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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