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C384 NMW

1986 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC384 NMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 110,698 miles

both rear axel bushes debonding

both sills corroded

movement in both rear axel support arms

Fail 20 May 2011 110,692 miles

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

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

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

both rear axel bushes debonding

both sills corroded

movement in both rear axel support arms

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 99,551 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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C384 NMW is a 1986 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C384 NMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C384 NMW registered?

C384 NMW is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 17 June 1986.

Is C384 NMW safe to buy?

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