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G950 XLD

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 XLD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 162,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are worn on outter edges

fuel pipes are corroded

near side and off side outter sills are corroded at front.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 160,903 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on outter edges

rear number plate isdeterioate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 159,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outter edges

rear number plate is starting to deterioate

Pass 6 Sep 2007 156,007 miles

ALL FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED ON SUB FRAME

STONE CHIP IN ZONE 'A'

Fail 29 Aug 2007 156,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

CHIP IN SWEAPT AREA

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

O/S/F/ BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

PIPES ON FRONT SUB FRAME ARE CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2006 151,517 miles

Both rear tyres close to limits ans worn inner edges.

Exhaust blowing manifold area. and also middle a rear boxes corroded.

Rear number plate water marked.

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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G950 XLD is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G950 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G950 XLD registered?

G950 XLD is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G950 XLD safe to buy?

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