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G549 TYF

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG549 TYF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,870 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,413 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 78,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 71,893 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006
Fail 11 Apr 2006 68,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.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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G549 TYF is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G549 TYF, 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 G549 TYF registered?

G549 TYF is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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