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F132 JJN

1988 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,172 mi
Last recorded141,172 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 JJN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside wiper blade damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2010 141,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside wiper blade damaged

unable to close boot

Fail 19 Jan 2009 132,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 132,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 127,877 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 121,299 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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F132 JJN is a 1988 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F132 JJN, 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 F132 JJN registered?

F132 JJN is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F132 JJN safe to buy?

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