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F306 NRJ

1988 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,779 mi
Last recorded134,779 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF306 NRJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 134,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

60mm of free play at steering wheel

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

rear silencer rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2006 134,707 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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F306 NRJ is a 1988 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 F306 NRJ, 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 F306 NRJ registered?

F306 NRJ is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F306 NRJ safe to buy?

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