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YSU 996

1989 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 996
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 141,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 141,282 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 140,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,769 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,970 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,195 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 81,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,832 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 71,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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YSU 996 is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YSU 996, 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 YSU 996 registered?

YSU 996 is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is YSU 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 996 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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