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G85 YEF

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,401 mi
Last recorded69,401 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 YEF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 68,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,783 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 65,471 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 64,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,471 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 62,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,962 miles

Centre Front Lower oil leak from engine area and sump

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear of sub frame perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear of sub frame perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 58,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and hose splitting and cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi hose at sub frame area corroded and weak (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and hose splitting and cracking (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe and and ferrule insecure (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi hose at sub frame area corroded and weak (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure fuel filter insecure from broken bracket (7.2.1)

Centre Front Lower oil leak from engine area and sump

Centre Rear Lower both fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front slight bind from front wheel

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear of sub frame perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose from caliper corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer abs sensor wiring insecure

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rear of sub frame perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose from caliper corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,885 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,300 miles

1 x rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust system still supported

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

Fail 30 May 2012 54,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 x rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust system still supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rear exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

Pass 21 May 2011 53,591 miles

1 rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported

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

corrosion on all discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,551 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 53,538 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,302 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,302 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,964 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 47,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G85 YEF is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G85 YEF, 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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G85 YEF is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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