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G39 VKX

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

250,229 mi
Last recorded250,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 VKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 250,229 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sill inner, brake pipe front & rear, fuel pipe, suspension components all slight corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 250,229 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sill inner, brake pipe front & rear, fuel pipe, suspension components all slight corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 250,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 248,197 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Jan 2013 240,622 miles

drivers side rear shock slight leak of oil

drivers side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

passangers side front lower suspension arm gaiter starting to split

passangers side front shock slight leak of oil

passangers side rear tyrte wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 235,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 231,991 miles

drivers side rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

small leak in washer jet tubing by bonnet piviot

Pass 28 Jan 2010 222,448 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 214,473 miles

front jacking points starting to rust

rear brake starting to wear

Pass 24 Jan 2008 200,908 miles

passangers side tyre low at rear

rubber boot split on anti rollbar drop link osf

very slight rusting to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2006 180,501 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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G39 VKX is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G39 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G39 VKX registered?

G39 VKX is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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