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E365 BJA

1988 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,021 mi
Last recorded182,021 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 BJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 182,021 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 182,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On The Edges

Engine Oil Leak

Non-Structural Corrosion To The Offside Outersill. Sill Covers Fitted

Play In The Steering Drop Arm / Drag Link End

Rear Axle Bushes Starting To Split

Pass 2 Mar 2006 178,656 miles

Advisories As Per Failure

Fail 21 Feb 2006 178,551 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the brake and fuel lines

engine oil leak

rear tyres wearing on the edges

slight play in all steering joints

wear in the rear axle bushes

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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E365 BJA is a 1988 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E365 BJA, 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

How do I check the history of E365 BJA?

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What year was E365 BJA registered?

E365 BJA is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E365 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 BJA shows 4 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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