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G916 WRW

1989 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,449 mi
Last recorded263,449 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 WRW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 263,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 263,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 251,668 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 252,058 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Light scratches on windscreen

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear subframe front bushes deteriorated

Slight movement in inner trackrod ends

Slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar linkage

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2007 244,009 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

front & rear brake discs deteriated(pads 40/50% worn)

n/s/f tyre right on legal limit(MARGINAL PASS)

o/s/f wing badly corroded

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 24 Jul 2006 237,039 miles

as per vt32 issued 11.09 24/07 2006

Fail 24 Jul 2006 237,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front & rear brake discs deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

ns/f tyre right on legal limit(marginal pass) & o/s/f v/close to limit

oil leak

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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G916 WRW is a 1989 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G916 WRW, 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 G916 WRW registered?

G916 WRW is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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