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G482 XTY

1989 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,092 mi
Last recorded160,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 XTY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 160,092 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 160,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 153,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 153,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2006 151,812 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 151,809 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 151,019 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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G482 XTY is a 1989 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G482 XTY, 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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G482 XTY is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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