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F231 BSB

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 BSB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,370 miles

Central Rear differential leak

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 110,370 miles

Central Rear differential leak

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 106,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 110,000 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F231 BSB is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F231 BSB, 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

How do I check the history of F231 BSB?

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What year was F231 BSB registered?

F231 BSB is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F231 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F231 BSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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