MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
repair has been made to near side lower sill unable to acertain quality of repair as covered with sealer
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded outside prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front tyres on limit rear tyres close to limit
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F40 FKN is a 1989 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 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 F40 FKN, 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 37 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F40 FKN registered?
F40 FKN is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F40 FKN safe to buy?
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