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C535 NTF

1985 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 5 Series122,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 NTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,764 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point not holed

corrosion starting above both axle carrier mounts

slight play in centre drag link

Fail 30 May 2009 113,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion around o/s/f jacking point not holed

corrosion starting above both axle carrier mounts

slight play in centre drag link

Pass 3 Jun 2008 108,764 miles

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

metal fuel and brake pipe's have sign's of corrosion

sign's of corrosion all under the vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel

slight play in the steering, and steering arm's

Fail 27 May 2008 108,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

metal fuel and brake pipe's have sign's of corrosion

sign's of corrosion all under the vehicle

slight play in the nearside front wheel

slight play in the steering, and steering arm's

Pass 10 May 2007 106,270 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 106,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

b piller base begining to rust

prescribed area of the os front anti roll bar mount has been repaired and the welder didn't weld the jacking point on properly.

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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C535 NTF is a 1985 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 122,432 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 NTF, 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 41 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C535 NTF registered?

C535 NTF is a 1985 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C535 NTF safe to buy?

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