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C142 VLN

1986 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,185 mi
Last recorded200,185 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 VLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 200,185 miles

nsf upper arm

osf tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 196,857 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

emissions HC content high at ilde

Pass 18 Sep 2007 193,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 193,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front inner arch holed but not with in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2006 186,162 miles

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

handbrake has slight play in lever

Pass 1 Sep 2005 183,833 miles

Corrosion at rear bumper.

Nearside front floorpan holed.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 183,833 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

C orrosion at rear bumper.

Hole at nearside front floorpan ( not in prescribed area).

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

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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C142 VLN is a 1986 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C142 VLN, 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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What year was C142 VLN registered?

C142 VLN is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 19 February 1986.

Is C142 VLN safe to buy?

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