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RIL 1032

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,341 mi
Last recorded147,341 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1032
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 147,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 147,018 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in the steering system

Pass 28 May 2010 137,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 128,596 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 128,571 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Corrosion to fuel lines

Corrosion to nearside front sill, nearside rear wheel arch

Nearside front link arm top gaiter split

Offside front bottom gaiter split

Oil leak

Play in steering joint from steering box

Several bushes worn on rear suspension

Fail 10 Nov 2005 128,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play at steering joints

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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RIL 1032 is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RIL 1032, 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 RIL 1032 registered?

RIL 1032 is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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