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D144 HRU

1987 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 HRU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2008 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,378 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,378 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,554 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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D144 HRU is a 1987 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D144 HRU, 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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How do I check the history of D144 HRU?

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What year was D144 HRU registered?

D144 HRU is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D144 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 HRU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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