MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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