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C33 HYS

1985 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,229 mi
Last recorded84,229 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC33 HYS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,232 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front suspension parts corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

offside/nearside front suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,229 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,228 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,228 miles

Battery insecure

temporary repair made to drivers door mirror,

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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C33 HYS is a 1985 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C33 HYS, 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 41 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C33 HYS registered?

C33 HYS is a 1985 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is C33 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C33 HYS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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