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F955 JUE

1988 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 JUE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,208 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear. ()

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front struts noisey on turning

parking brake light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,552 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front struts noisey on turning

parking brake light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,791 miles

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

Fail 11 Mar 2010 92,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/r door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/+n/s front tyre starting to crack

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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F955 JUE is a 1988 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F955 JUE, 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 F955 JUE registered?

F955 JUE is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F955 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F955 JUE shows 8 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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