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177 EDV

1987 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration177 EDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2005 117,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s handbrake effort rises faster than n/s

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2005 117,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s handbrake effort rises faster than n/s

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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177 EDV is a 1987 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,194 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 177 EDV, 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 39 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 177 EDV registered?

177 EDV is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 177 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 177 EDV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 177 EDV have outstanding finance?

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