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G676 JBV

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,344 mi
Last recorded156,344 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG676 JBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 156,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 154,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 151,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2011 147,583 miles

front to rear fuel line starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2010 143,236 miles

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 4 Sep 2010 143,236 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 11 Sep 2009 141,119 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 141,119 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 140,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 139,591 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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G676 JBV is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G676 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G676 JBV registered?

G676 JBV is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G676 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G676 JBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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