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E131 WEX

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,839 mi
Last recorded180,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE131 WEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 180,839 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 180,826 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside (1.2.1d)

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

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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E131 WEX is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E131 WEX, 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 E131 WEX registered?

E131 WEX is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E131 WEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E131 WEX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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