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C476 ERJ

1986 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC476 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 120,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 119,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,931 miles

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

exhaust noise loud

plastic sill c overs fitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,931 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust noise loud

plastic sill c overs fitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,971 miles

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

o/s n/s plastic sill covered

o/s sill holed near drivers door

Fail 22 Jul 2010 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

o/s n/s plastic sill covered

o/s sill holed near drivers door

Pass 17 Jul 2009 141,311 miles

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Fail 14 Jul 2009 141,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR DIFF LEAKING

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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C476 ERJ is a 1986 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C476 ERJ, 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 C476 ERJ registered?

C476 ERJ is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C476 ERJ safe to buy?

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