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G844 TOU

1989 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,217 mi
Last recorded157,217 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG844 TOU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 157,217 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 157,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspect may be corrosion under outer plastic sill covers

Pass 30 Dec 2009 155,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 152,844 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slight possible play in steering box arm

Fail 22 Sep 2008 152,615 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 148,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 145,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2005 141,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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G844 TOU is a 1989 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G844 TOU, 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 G844 TOU registered?

G844 TOU is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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