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G789 XOW

1990 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,771 mi
Last recorded123,771 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 BMW 535144,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 XOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 123,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 116,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 146,330 miles

corrosion to petrol pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2009 146,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to petrol pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2009 146,313 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

noise from exhaust system is slightly louder than that emitted from a standard vehicle

slight corrosion to metal brake pipe above rear axle

small stonechip at bottom of zone 'A'

Pass 6 Nov 2007 138,696 miles

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

Exhaust back box loose

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 138,568 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust back box loose

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,584 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 132,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 131,520 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Nov 2005 124,324 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 124,324 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode under vehicle

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

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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G789 XOW is a 1990 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 144,984 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 G789 XOW, 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 36 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G789 XOW registered?

G789 XOW is a 1990 BMW 535, first registered on 15 February 1990.

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