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F280 TRY

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,217 mi
Last recorded35,217 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 TRY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2008 35,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f of sill corroded outside prescribed area

s/s/f of sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,217 miles

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

n/s/f of sill corroded outside prescribed area

s/s/f of sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,125 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 31,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,024 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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F280 TRY 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 F280 TRY, 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 F280 TRY registered?

F280 TRY is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is F280 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F280 TRY 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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