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F669 UPD

1988 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,301 mi
Last recorded165,301 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF669 UPD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 165,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2025 163,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,006 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 159,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 158,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 158,913 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 158,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 158,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 156,296 miles

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

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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F669 UPD is a 1988 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F669 UPD, 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 F669 UPD registered?

F669 UPD is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F669 UPD safe to buy?

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