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F828 GNJ

1988 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 GNJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,199 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,508 miles

body corrosion

both rear suspension dog link stabilizers have play(borderline pass)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,574 miles

both rear suspension stabilizer dog bone links have play

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,896 miles

both rear suspension dog link stabilizers have play

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,791 miles

corrosion to rear brake flexi ferrules

f/pads seem low

Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,791 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake flexi ferrules

f/pads seem low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,023 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

headlamp aims on limits

strong advise corrosion to fuel pipes

strong advise corrosion to o/s/front to rear brake pipe

wear to front brake pads

wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,410 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to o/s/r brake ferrules

corrosion to rear brake pipes

damage to front no plate

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

damage to front no plate

damage to windscreen

diff oil leak

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,793 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust

damage to front no plate

unable to see brake pads correctly

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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F828 GNJ is a 1988 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F828 GNJ, 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 F828 GNJ registered?

F828 GNJ is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F828 GNJ safe to buy?

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