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H745 BYF

1989 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 BYF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 150,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 147,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 145,678 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 144,492 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts starting to split

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 3 Jan 2009 144,492 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts starting to split

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 138,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 136,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres worn on inner edges rear silences very rusty

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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H745 BYF is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H745 BYF, 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 H745 BYF registered?

H745 BYF is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is H745 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H745 BYF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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