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F950 DRN

1988 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,903 mi
Last recorded151,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 DRN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 151,903 miles

feul pipes corroded near to excess

n s f sill corroded to excessbut outside a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jun 2007 151,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded near to excess

n/s/f sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2006 135,694 miles

front windscreen washers weak

Fail 8 Apr 2006 135,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on centre box and back box

front offside shock absorber damp

front to rear brake pipe corroding

fuel pipes heavily corroded but no signs of leaking

nearside front sill holed and corroded

rear nearside side light slightly dim

rear offside and front nearside and offside tyre treads splitting

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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F950 DRN is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F950 DRN, 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 F950 DRN registered?

F950 DRN is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F950 DRN safe to buy?

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