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G955 JWW

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG955 JWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 76,885 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front to rear floor and chassis inner wheel arch covered with underseal

Fail 21 May 2018 76,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front too rear floor and chassis covered with underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 75,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,123 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,041 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,719 miles

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

O/S Washer jet partially blocked.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 74,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/S Washer jet partially blocked.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,549 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,996 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,928 miles

FUEL PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

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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G955 JWW is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G955 JWW, 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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G955 JWW is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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