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G535 LWJ

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,237 mi
Last recorded193,237 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2011 193,237 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 192,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 190,021 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

under body corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2008 188,888 miles

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

slight leak in power steering

Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,674 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 182,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sills slightly corroded

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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G535 LWJ is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G535 LWJ, 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 G535 LWJ registered?

G535 LWJ is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 1989.

Is G535 LWJ safe to buy?

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