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G889 PAP

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,273 mi
Last recorded197,273 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG889 PAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 197,273 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 4 Aug 2022 161,989 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 161,504 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 157,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 157,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 149,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,661 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,653 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

head lamps have pattern marsks on

one jet on n/s/f washers not working

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,749 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 83,986 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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G889 PAP is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G889 PAP, 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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G889 PAP is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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