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G478 WRD

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,846 mi
Last recorded202,846 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 WRD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2006 202,846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 202,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

1 out of 3 washer jets working

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery flat during test

both front doors corroded

both front jacking points onouter sill heavy corrosion and slight damage

both inner sills front to rear light corrosion

both outer sills covered by body kit trims unable to carry out full inspection

brake pad waning light on on dash

coolant low light on dash

front brake pad warning wires broken

front number plate faded

front power steering pipes and steering pump damp with oil

front to rear fuel pipes and rear fuel pipes corroded

hand brake travel high

nearside rear sill slight damage to lip

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat sheiled loose

rear lights are tinted

washer fluid low light on dash

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 11 Feb 2006 202,841 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear light lenses tinted

both outer sill covered by plastic trim unable to carry out full inspection

both rear tyres worn to 3mm on inside edges

chassie number on v5 incorrect

coolant level low

front brake pad warning light wires broken

front to rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

metal power steering pipes heavely corroded

nearside rear tyre flat

offside front outer sill corroded and holed not within limits

oil leak

rear and front to rear metal fuel pipes light corrosion

rear metal brake pipes light corrosion

washer fluid level low

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2004 190,088 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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G478 WRD is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G478 WRD, 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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G478 WRD is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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