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C337 JPU

1986 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,640 mi
Last recorded170,640 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC337 JPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 170,640 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 170,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 169,719 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 168,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 168,958 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 168,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 167,861 miles

N/S park brake has reduced performance

Pass 11 Jan 2017 166,643 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 166,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 165,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 165,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All flexy hoses and o/s front brake pipe show some derterioration and rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2013 161,404 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear Fuel system - Pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 159,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 157,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 155,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 154,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 150,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 146,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 138,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 130,195 miles

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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C337 JPU is a 1986 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C337 JPU, 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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C337 JPU is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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