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C516 BSR

1986 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC516 BSR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,275 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 74,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 73,991 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 73,991 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Side wall. (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,425 miles

All tyres slightly perished on side walls

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

Both front fog lights not working

Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

All tyres slightly perished on side walls

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

Both centre rear exhaust rubbers missing

Both front fog lights not working

Nearside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,189 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,153 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,121 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,634 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

front foglights not working

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,795 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,795 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,466 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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C516 BSR is a 1986 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C516 BSR, 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 C516 BSR registered?

C516 BSR is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C516 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C516 BSR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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