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TIW 2526

1988 BMW 535

Beige Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 BMW 535143,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 2526
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2006 143,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar outer bottom rubber bushes perishing.

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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TIW 2526 is a 1988 BMW 535 in Beige with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TIW 2526, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TIW 2526?

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What year was TIW 2526 registered?

TIW 2526 is a 1988 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is TIW 2526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 2526 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TIW 2526 have outstanding finance?

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