1989 BMW 535 3.4L Petrol · G20 JBB
1989 BMW 535 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 147,114 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G20 JBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 147,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G20 JBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 535 (G20 JBB) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
G20 JBB Mileage History
- 04/04/2024138,995 mi
- 04/05/2024138,999 mi+4 mi
- 04/05/2024138,999 mi
- 06/06/2025142,774 mi+3,775 mi
- 09/06/2026147,114 mi+4,340 mi
Average of roughly 3,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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