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D104 OUH

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,974 mi
Last recorded275,974 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 OUH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 275,974 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 262,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Strong advisory: Emissions just inside specified limits.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 262,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 253,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 253,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 253,485 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D104 OUH is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 128,194 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 D104 OUH, 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 39 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D104 OUH registered?

D104 OUH is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D104 OUH safe to buy?

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