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F918 OHY

1988 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,966 mi
Last recorded179,966 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 OHY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 179,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 17 Mar 2008 176,089 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 176,085 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 171,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 168,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 168,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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F918 OHY is a 1988 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F918 OHY, 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 F918 OHY registered?

F918 OHY is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F918 OHY safe to buy?

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