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E209 CNS

1988 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE209 CNS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2006 155,664 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 154,815 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 154,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E209 CNS is a 1988 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E209 CNS, 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 E209 CNS registered?

E209 CNS is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E209 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E209 CNS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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