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F727 LPK

1988 BMW 535

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF727 LPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 145,425 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 145,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 139,644 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 134,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 130,458 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 May 2007 128,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 126,770 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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F727 LPK is a 1988 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F727 LPK, 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

How do I check the history of F727 LPK?

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What year was F727 LPK registered?

F727 LPK is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F727 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F727 LPK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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