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BMW 120V

1987 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

215,869 mi
Last recorded215,869 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 120V
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 215,869 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower front wing corroded/holed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 215,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 215,433 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 214,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 212,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 211,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 211,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 207,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Jul 2018 207,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 202,251 miles

Nearside Front floorpan/jacking point corroding

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2017 202,251 miles

Nearside Front floorpan/jacking point corroding

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

nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2016 196,423 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 196,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 191,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 187,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2013 182,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 182,909 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 178,854 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 175,276 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 175,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 171,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 168,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 168,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 164,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 164,282 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 158,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 150,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear and offside rear wishbone mounting links deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 150,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear and offside rear wishbone mounting links deteriorated.

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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BMW 120V is a 1987 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BMW 120V, 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.

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BMW 120V is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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