BMW 535 G85YEF has 30 MOTs

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This 1989 BMW 535 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 69,401 miles 3 weeks ago on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 10:08.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 4th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

G85YEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH APRIL 202769,401 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 20254TH APRIL 202668,916 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 20244TH APRIL 202568,396 MI
PASSED5TH APRIL 20234TH APRIL 202466,969 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 202213TH MAY 202365,783 MI
FAILED4TH MAY 202265,765 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 202113TH MAY 202265,471 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 201930TH OCTOBER 202064,165 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201964,160 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Reverse Lamp Not Working
PASSED14TH APRIL 201813TH APRIL 201962,471 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201862,471 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED7TH APRIL 20176TH APRIL 201860,432 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 201616TH JUNE 201758,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush Worn (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush Worn (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Front Lower Oil Leak From Engine Area And Sump
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Sub-Frame Attachment Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush On Rear Of Sub Frame Perished And Cracking (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Sub-Frame Attachment Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush On Rear Of Sub Frame Perished And Cracking (2.4.g.2)
FAILED18TH MAY 201658,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Bind From Front Wheel
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Abs Sensor Wiring Insecure
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported Brake Pipe And And Ferrule Insecure (3.6.b.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Hose Splitting And Cracking (3.6.b.4e)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Hose Splitting And Cracking (3.6.b.4e)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Flexi Hose At Sub Frame Area Corroded And Weak (3.6.b.4e)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Flexi Hose At Sub Frame Area Corroded And Weak (3.6.b.4e)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Flexi Hose From Caliper Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Flexi Hose From Caliper Corroded (3.6.b.4e)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush Worn (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush Worn (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Fuel System Component Insecure Fuel Filter Insecure From Broken Bracket (7.2.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Lower Both Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Centre Front Lower Oil Leak From Engine Area And Sump
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Sub-Frame Attachment Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush On Rear Of Sub Frame Perished And Cracking (2.4.g.2)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Sub-Frame Attachment Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush On Rear Of Sub Frame Perished And Cracking (2.4.g.2)
PASSED20TH MAY 201516TH JUNE 201658,885 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 201416TH JUNE 201555,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 201454,673 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED6TH JUNE 201354,673 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED30TH MAY 201229TH MAY 201354,300 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Surface Corrosion
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure And Rattling
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - 1 X Rear Exhaust Rubber Broken But Exhaust System Still Supported
FAILED30TH MAY 201254,300 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Surface Corrosion
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure And Rattling
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - 1 X Rear Exhaust Rubber Broken But Exhaust System Still Supported
PASSED21ST MAY 201120TH MAY 201253,591 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Corrosion On All Discs
  3. USER ENTERED - 1 Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken But Still Supported
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20103RD FEBRUARY 201153,551 MI
FAILED23RD JANUARY 201053,538 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
  2. FAIL - Centre Statutory Seat Belt Missing (5.1.1)
  3. FAIL - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  9. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED19TH JANUARY 200951,302 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. PRS - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (6.3.1a)
  3. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (6.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 200921ST JANUARY 201051,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED21ST JANUARY 200821ST JANUARY 200949,964 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 200849,964 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
FAILED22ND JANUARY 200747,958 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 200721ST JANUARY 200847,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 200513TH DECEMBER 200646,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G85YEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

G85YEF MOT Comments

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G85YEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 69,401 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,876 miles

G85YEF FAQs

This Bmw 535 with registration G85YEF was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 3.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 69,401 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,876 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Bmw 535 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G85YEF has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 535 has had 35 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 1 Dangerous and 20 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 535 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does G85YEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 16th April 2026 G85YEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G85YEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 16th April 2026 G85YEF does have Tax. Read more

When does G85YEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for G85YEF will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G85YEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for G85YEF will expire in 12 months on Sunday 4th April 2027. Read more

When did G85YEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G85YEF was on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 10:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G85YEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for G85YEF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G85YEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for G85YEF we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G85YEF?

G85YEF is registered as a 1989 Bmw 535. Read more

How many miles has G85YEF done?

The odometer reading for G85YEF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 69,401 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,876 miles per year. Read more

How old is G85YEF?

The vehicle G85YEF was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st August 1989. Read more

What colour is G85YEF?

The official colour of G85YEF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does G85YEF have?

G85YEF has a 3.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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