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G674 RKE

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,817 mi
Last recorded137,817 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 RKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension linkage rubber boots deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension linkage rubber boots deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively Sector shaft (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush/ bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Floor pan/inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension linkage rubber boots deteriorated

Offside Front floor pan/inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension linkage rubber boots deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively Sector shaft (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 130,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,845 miles

Front slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight delamination on edge of windscreen but not affecting drivers view.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight blow on rear exhaust box.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 128,978 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Hidden by drivers mirror (8.3.1d)

Front Oil leak Slight leak on engine. ()

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box slight leak. (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak Slight leak on diffrentshal ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,013 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 127,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section. (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,036 miles

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,466 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,871 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 122,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,646 miles

advise rear tyres low in tread .

advise slight blow on exhaust mount incomplete.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 121,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 121,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 121,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 121,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 120,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 119,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 117,446 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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G674 RKE is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G674 RKE, 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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G674 RKE is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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