MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,538 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
carroded boot floor
carroeded undre bonet
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
STRONG ADVISE offside front subframe is heavily corroded
drivers seat fixings are worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
STRONG ADVISE offside front subframe is heavily corroded
drivers seat fixings are worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot fllor is corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
both rear inner cv boots are leaking grease
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot fllor is corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
both rear inner cv boots are leaking grease
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs are rusty
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot floor is corroded and holed
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear discs are rusty
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot floor is corroded and holed
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C535 KMR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 132,511 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C535 KMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 40 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C535 KMR is a 1986 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 January 1986.
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