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F87 BOA

1989 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,188 mi
Last recorded183,188 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 BMW 535145,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 BOA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 183,188 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 183,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 181,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 180,717 miles

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

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

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

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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F87 BOA is a 1989 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,225 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 F87 BOA, 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 37 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F87 BOA?

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What year was F87 BOA registered?

F87 BOA is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F87 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 BOA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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