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G702 VMD

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 VMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 125,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 121,932 miles

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

Small noise at offside front wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2017 121,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Small noise at offside front wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust hangers snapped

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust hangers snapped

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

exhaust hangers snapped but supported

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,371 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 113,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

coolant warning lamp

rear, front to rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 111,773 miles

Both front bottom arm balljoint rubbers worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 111,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Both front bottom arm balljoint rubbers worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 108,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,557 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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G702 VMD is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G702 VMD, 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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G702 VMD is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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