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F100 OGV

1988 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 OGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2006 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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F100 OGV is a 1988 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F100 OGV, 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 F100 OGV registered?

F100 OGV is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 1988.

Is F100 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F100 OGV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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