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Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light on
n/s hand brake slow in reading
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear brake discs starting to wear and corrode
engine check light on
n/s/f outer sill corroded and holed around jacking point
n/s/f shock absorber starting to leak
slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link
slight oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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F673 TLW is a 1988 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F673 TLW, 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 F673 TLW registered?
F673 TLW is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F673 TLW safe to buy?
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