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F116 AUJ

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,241 mi
Last recorded36,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF116 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR INTERMEDIATE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 35,850 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 18 May 2017 35,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,637 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

back box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,828 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 33,828 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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F116 AUJ is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F116 AUJ, 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 F116 AUJ registered?

F116 AUJ is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F116 AUJ safe to buy?

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