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F625 NMY

1988 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,991 mi
Last recorded160,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF625 NMY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 160,991 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine area ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill edge and front section of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic sill protectors fitted .

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,329 miles

Exhaust noisy around front to centre joint area diy repair has been carried out. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel around front jacking block area (jack block missing) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic over sill covers fitted restricting examination of inner and outer sill panels fully.

Pass 12 Aug 2018 158,914 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2017 149,190 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 149,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing N/S & O/S Drop Links (2.4.G.2)

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 149,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel fouling on body

Nearside Front wheel fouling on body

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,325 miles

Fuel hose in engine bay slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 135,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 134,682 miles

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

o/s/f sill slightly corroed

p.a.s noisey

Fail 27 Jul 2012 134,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 133,609 miles

advise rear metal b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

advise rear tyres cracking in outer tyre walls

Pass 30 Jul 2009 131,267 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise fuel pipe to rear of fuel tank heavily corroded.

advise some corrosion at front of inner sills. unable to examine fully as plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 126,401 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 126,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F625 NMY is a 1988 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F625 NMY, 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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F625 NMY is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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