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E63 HMO

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

240,865 mi
Last recorded240,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 HMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 240,865 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 240,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 230,960 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 230,942 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 220,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 217,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 212,662 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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E63 HMO is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E63 HMO, 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 E63 HMO registered?

E63 HMO is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E63 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E63 HMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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