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FBP 765X

1981 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW 535162,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBP 765X
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 149,409 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 145,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 144,824 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 144,784 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 143,045 miles

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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FBP 765X is a 1981 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,394 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 FBP 765X, 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 45 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 FBP 765X registered?

FBP 765X is a 1981 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FBP 765X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBP 765X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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