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LIW 6579

1988 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

156,039 mi
Last recorded156,039 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIW 6579
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 156,039 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 156,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 150,377 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion to all 4 jacking points

advise cut to outer wall osr nsf tyres

advise rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 150,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise corrosion to all 4 jacking points

advise cut to outer wall osr nsf tyres

advise rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2008 150,366 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 150,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Fail 26 Oct 2007 105,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 138,947 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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LIW 6579 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 37.5%.

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 LIW 6579, 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 LIW 6579 registered?

LIW 6579 is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is LIW 6579 safe to buy?

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