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A17 CDA

1986 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,090 mi
Last recorded160,090 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CDA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 160,090 miles

Front Both tyres have slight cuts in tread/perishing

Fuel pipes corroded

Outer Both sills have surface corrosion

Rear Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 160,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres have slight cuts in tread/perishing

Fuel pipes corroded

Outer Both sills have surface corrosion

Rear Metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 155,517 miles

both rear outer sub frame bushes weak

front to rear fuel lines rusty

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight rust on nearside under body panels and both outer sills

some rust on front to rear brake pipes

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,468 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear outer sub frame bushes weak

front to rear fuel lines rusty

slight imbalance in rear brakes

slight rust on nearside under body panels and both outer sills

some rust on front to rear brake pipes

unable to see front and rear brake pads fully

Pass 23 May 2015 151,847 miles

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

Nearside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 22 May 2015 151,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 14 May 2014 147,151 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,138 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 145,033 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 145,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2011 143,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps on lower limit

Pass 3 Sep 2010 139,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 134,112 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 128,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 128,008 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 122,129 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 122,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 117,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 117,218 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A17 CDA is a 1986 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 117,218 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 A17 CDA, 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 40 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 CDA is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 1986.

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