MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
unsatisfactory repair to exhaust system rear joints dangerous
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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F968 STR is a 1989 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 F968 STR, 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.
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What year was F968 STR registered?
F968 STR is a 1989 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is F968 STR safe to buy?
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