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C795 BYO

1985 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,283 mi
Last recorded129,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC795 BYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,283 miles

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

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 126,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 121,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 121,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C795 BYO is a 1985 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C795 BYO, 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 41 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C795 BYO?

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What year was C795 BYO registered?

C795 BYO is a 1985 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C795 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C795 BYO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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