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JCU 12

1989 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCU 12
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside has been heavily coated

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,275 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 72,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 71,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,598 miles

car has been heaverly undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,036 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,088 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,844 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 58,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 57,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,101 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 56,838 miles

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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JCU 12 is a 1989 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JCU 12, 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

How do I check the history of JCU 12?

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What year was JCU 12 registered?

JCU 12 is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is JCU 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCU 12 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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