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F851 TFX

1988 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,414 mi
Last recorded166,414 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF851 TFX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2011 166,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 164,033 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 161,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 159,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 156,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 153,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 150,949 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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F851 TFX is a 1988 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F851 TFX, 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 F851 TFX registered?

F851 TFX is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F851 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F851 TFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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