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G94 THV

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,428 mi
Last recorded167,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 THV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 167,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 167,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2013 167,304 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 166,143 miles

n/s front fog light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2012 166,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen but impeding view of road

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2011 165,122 miles

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

Offside front lower wing starting to corrode

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front drop link top dust cover insecure.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 165,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front lower wing starting to corrode

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front drop link top dust cover insecure.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 163,539 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link top dust cover insecure.

Oil leak

Slight movement in both front steering joints.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 160,994 miles

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

top gaitors on n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar link rods split.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 160,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

top gaitors on n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar link rods split.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 159,020 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 157,363 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 155,661 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 155,661 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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G94 THV is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G94 THV, 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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G94 THV is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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