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535 BMW

1987 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,481 mi
Last recorded131,481 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration535 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 131,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 131,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 131,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 131,052 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,541 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 130,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear outer sill has heavey surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

complete exhaust system corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front floors has heavey surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2014 130,479 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 130,479 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 129,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 128,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 127,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 127,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center exhaust mounting broken outher one perished

corrosion on fuel filter

long travel on service brake

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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535 BMW is a 1987 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 535 BMW, 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 535 BMW registered?

535 BMW is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 1987.

Is 535 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 535 BMW shows 16 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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