1988 BMW 535 3.4L Petrol · F552 JBM
1988 BMW 535 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 190,289 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F552 JBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 190,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F552 JBM Mileage History
- 26/03/2022147,901 mi
- 08/07/2023147,995 mi+94 mi
- 08/07/2023147,995 mi
- 15/08/2026190,289 mi+42,294 mi
Average of roughly 9,659 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F552 JBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 535 (F552 JBM) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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