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G666 VBJ

1989 BMW 535

Orange Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,432 mi
Last recorded173,432 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG666 VBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 173,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2 pipes ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 173,427 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2 pipes ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 171,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rearx2 pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

non standard suspension fitted front and rear

Fail 27 Jul 2016 171,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened forward most arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened forward most arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear x2 pipes ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

non standard suspension fitted front and rear

Pass 27 Jul 2015 168,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyre walls perishing

n/s/f headlight lense cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2013 163,420 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 163,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

bad oil leak from engine

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 159,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 154,374 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 154,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

near side head lamp broken

Pass 8 Jul 2010 149,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 149,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 142,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of n/s headlamp

Fail 16 Jun 2009 142,565 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Aug 2008 138,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 138,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 135,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 133,629 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 133,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fuel pipes 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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G666 VBJ is a 1989 BMW 535 in Orange with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G666 VBJ, 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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G666 VBJ is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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