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F73 DDY

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,045 mi
Last recorded167,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 DDY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,045 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 165,161 miles

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

Rear Rear wheels do not sit true when rotated

Fail 2 May 2025 165,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear wheels do not sit true when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2025 165,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear wheels do not sit true when rotated

Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 164,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 163,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 163,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 163,600 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

REAR SEAT BELTS STICKING/REAR SEAT NOT FITTED PROPERLY

Pass 7 Oct 2006 162,676 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 162,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F73 DDY is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F73 DDY, 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 F73 DDY registered?

F73 DDY is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F73 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 DDY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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