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G515 VRX

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,935 mi
Last recorded146,935 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 VRX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 146,935 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear fuel pipes corroded,rear fuel pipe across tank heavily corroded signs of previously leaking,very low fuel in vehicle,advise further investigation. wipers deteriorating. rear handbrake shoes very noisy,slight bind on osr.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 146,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear fuel pipes corroded,rear fuel pipe across tank heavily corroded signs of previously leaking,very low fuel in vehicle,advise further investigation. wipers deteriorating. rear handbrake shoes very noisy,slight bind on osr.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 141,493 miles

slight ridge on osr brake disc. signs of deterioration to rear flexible fuel hoses./signs of corrosion to front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2007 130,426 miles

Oil leak

slight lip on rear brake discs

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jun 2006 122,221 miles

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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G515 VRX is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G515 VRX, 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 G515 VRX registered?

G515 VRX is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G515 VRX safe to buy?

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