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G656 UMB

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,310 mi
Last recorded161,310 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 UMB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 161,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 161,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 161,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 157,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 156,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 151,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 147,778 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 142,130 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 138,449 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 138,449 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 133,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f suspension has signs of accident dammage

o/s/r door not opening

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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G656 UMB is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G656 UMB, 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 G656 UMB registered?

G656 UMB is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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