MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding
exhaust system deteriorating
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded and holed not within perscribed area
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded and holed not within perscribed area
rear exhaust box perishing
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
unable to open n/s/r door
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
fuel pipes and brake pipes corroding
n/s/f outer sill panel corroded and holed not within perscribed area
rear exhaust box perishing
surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
unable to open n/s/r door
as previous
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake warning light on †corrosion to nearside front outer sill †nearside rear door doesnt open
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F989 TLJ is a 1988 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F989 TLJ, 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 F989 TLJ registered?
F989 TLJ is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 25 August 1988.
Is F989 TLJ safe to buy?
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