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F69 RAJ

1988 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF69 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 111,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 111,728 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,470 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler slight freeplay

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,542 miles

General corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 96,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on underside components

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play intermediate link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 91,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill corrosion

Offside Front sill corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,394 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill corrosion

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

Offside Front sill corrosion

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

general corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2021 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill corrosion

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

Offside Front sill corrosion

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

general corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,892 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 88,892 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,285 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,909 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,175 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 79,813 miles

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

corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,480 miles

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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F69 RAJ is a 1988 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F69 RAJ, 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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F69 RAJ is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F69 RAJ safe to buy?

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