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E640 BHR

1988 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,695 mi
Last recorded193,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE640 BHR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 193,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 205,383 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 205,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box drop arm pivot

slight play in steering idler pivot

Pass 5 Dec 2009 191,975 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2008

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 176,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 174,763 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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E640 BHR is a 1988 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E640 BHR, 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 E640 BHR registered?

E640 BHR is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E640 BHR safe to buy?

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