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G661 FOO

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

283,211 mi
Last recorded283,211 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 FOO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 283,211 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 283,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 271,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 271,802 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 256,050 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 256,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 242,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 229,554 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 209,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 209,796 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 196,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 196,280 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 179,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 161,691 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 161,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 148,352 miles

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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G661 FOO is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G661 FOO, 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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G661 FOO is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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