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G781 FKC

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 FKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,356 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,950 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 102,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,614 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 101,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,549 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 100,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 98,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,388 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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G781 FKC is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G781 FKC, 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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What year was G781 FKC registered?

G781 FKC is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G781 FKC safe to buy?

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