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F24 OLC

1988 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 OLC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010

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

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

all 4 jacking points rusty

front to rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2009

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 200,269 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2007 184,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 184,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 161,772 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 161,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

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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F24 OLC is a 1988 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F24 OLC, 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 F24 OLC registered?

F24 OLC is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 1988.

Is F24 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 OLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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