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G88 APF

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,486 mi
Last recorded182,486 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 APF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 182,486 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 180,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 178,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 176,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 173,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 171,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 169,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 169,282 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 167,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 164,930 miles

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades a little smeary

Fail 5 May 2011 164,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 8 May 2010 162,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes / across rear axle slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish but still servicable

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2009 160,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear / across rear axle

fuel cap seal starting to persish

off side rear handbrake reading low but still servicable brake inspection recommended

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2008 157,712 miles

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

off side rear hand brake performance lower than near side rear performance although still operating satisfactory inspection recommended

off side rear seat belt difficult to engage into seat belt stalk

Fail 3 May 2007 155,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2007 155,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2006 153,284 miles

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

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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G88 APF is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G88 APF, 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 G88 APF registered?

G88 APF is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G88 APF safe to buy?

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