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C653 DWR

1986 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,888 mi
Last recorded59,888 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 DWR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 59,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 59,731 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 59,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 58,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under body of the vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes heavily undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

under side of vehicle is heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,479 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes heavily undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

under side of vehicle is heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 13 May 2009 55,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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.

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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C653 DWR is a 1986 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C653 DWR, 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 C653 DWR registered?

C653 DWR is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C653 DWR safe to buy?

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