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F202 WDE

1988 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 WDE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 150,252 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 150,252 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F202 WDE is a 1988 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F202 WDE, 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 F202 WDE registered?

F202 WDE is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F202 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F202 WDE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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