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F792 BYA

1988 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 BYA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 164,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 160,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 160,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 156,036 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 156,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 147,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 140,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 140,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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F792 BYA is a 1988 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F792 BYA, 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 F792 BYA registered?

F792 BYA is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F792 BYA safe to buy?

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