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G504 TGH

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,048 mi
Last recorded240,048 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG504 TGH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 240,048 miles

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

both wipers smeary

front exhaust clamp coroded

front number plate damaged

offside front fog lamp not working

pas pipes damp

rear axel bushes deteriated

rear brake pads very low

Fail 9 Jan 2012 240,048 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both wipers smeary

front discs wearing thin

front exhaust clamp coroded

front number plate damaged

offside front fog lamp not working

pas pipes damp

rear axel bushes deteriated

rear brake pads very low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 208,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 193,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 188,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 188,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 183,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 179,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 174,499 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise condition of n/s/r tyre carcass

advise slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Nov 2005 174,499 miles

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

advise condition of n/s/r tyre carcass

advise slight play in steering joints

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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G504 TGH 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 G504 TGH, 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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What year was G504 TGH registered?

G504 TGH is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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