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A15 OXO

1988 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OXO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015

Play in steering box and idler.

Underside muddy

Fail 6 May 2014 129,875 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine noisey

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 6 May 2014 129,875 miles

engine noisey

offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 9 May 2013 127,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front wing

interia mirror missing

offside front outer sill corroded by jacking point

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 May 2013 127,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front wing

interia mirror missing

offside front outer sill corroded by jacking point

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2012 123,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear view mirror missing

Fail 10 May 2012 123,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear view mirror missing

Pass 17 May 2011 120,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 120,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 4 May 2010 117,797 miles

advise de sanding of rear seat belt catches....

bonnet struts weak, ouch...

front number plate contaminated....

general light under body corrosion.....

n/s/f & both rear tyres close to limit.....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping.....

rear exhaust silenser corroded & leaking , advise replacement...

rear fuel pipes corroding.....

rear outer brake pads not visable....

slight play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link....

steering drop arm worn , advise attension.....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

wipers smear ,,,,

Pass 5 May 2009 113,997 miles

advise steering box adjustment.....

front number plate contaminated.....

pas leak , resevoir area.....

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn....

rear brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link......

under body fuel pipe corroding , cross axle pipe corroded...

windscreen damage not excessive.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 5 May 2009 113,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise steering box adjustment.....

front number plate contaminated.....

pas leak , resevoir area.....

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn....

rear brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection....

slight play at o/s/f anti roll bar link......

under body fuel pipe corroding , cross axle pipe corroded...

windscreen damage not excessive.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 6 May 2008 109,964 miles

advise cleaning out of rear seat belt latches....

front number plate contaminated.....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted....

n/s/r fuel pipes corroding....

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

wipers smear..

Fail 1 May 2007 105,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

advise brake inspection, brake pads not visable...

car dirty...

n/s & o/s/r axle bushes worn..

play in steering box...

rear brake hose ferules corroding...

Pass 1 May 2007 105,945 miles

advise brake inspection, brake pads not visable...

car dirty...

n/s & o/s/r axle bushes worn..

play in steering box...

rear brake hose ferules corroding...

Pass 8 May 2006 101,923 miles

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 OXO is a 1988 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A15 OXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 OXO registered?

A15 OXO is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is A15 OXO safe to buy?

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