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F815 UPD

1988 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF815 UPD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006
Fail 31 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

axle oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriating

most rubber boots on front suspension & steering split or missing

nsf wheel rim minor damage

nsf wheel rim minor damage

nsr sill corroded not holed at time of test

spare tyre flat

wiper blades deteriating

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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F815 UPD is a 1988 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F815 UPD, 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 F815 UPD registered?

F815 UPD is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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