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A15 BOW

1988 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,887 mi
Last recorded170,887 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 170,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 170,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 170,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 170,715 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 169,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2013 168,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 168,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 168,229 miles

both rear tyere worn on inner edges replacement advised

Pass 6 Jul 2007 167,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake noisey on aplication on RBT

both inner sills under car at front rusted

fuel pipes rusted

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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A15 BOW is a 1988 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 143,296 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 A15 BOW, 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 38 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 BOW registered?

A15 BOW is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is A15 BOW safe to buy?

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