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F284 DOH

1988 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,403 mi
Last recorded136,403 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF284 DOH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 136,403 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 136,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 134,242 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 134,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front shockabsorber piston is severly worn & corroded

offside rear axle mounting bush is not fully fitted to its housing

Pass 4 Oct 2005 129,425 miles

Exhaust centre silencer severely corroded

Exhaust down pipe front clamp loose, joint secure and not leaking

Fuel pipes severely corroded

Light surface scratching in zone a of windscreen

N/S front shock absorber piston corroded and starting to leak.

N/S rear toe adjusting linc bar has play in joints

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Staining on fuel tank, possible fuel leak. Tank dry and no fuel smell present at time of test.

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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F284 DOH is a 1988 BMW 535 in Green 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 F284 DOH, 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 F284 DOH registered?

F284 DOH is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 25 October 1988.

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