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D161 YLT

1986 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,651 mi
Last recorded180,651 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 YLT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2018 180,651 miles

vehicle structure slight damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2016 180,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

vehicle chassis structure slight damaged.

fuel pipes, brake pipes and both side sills corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 180,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Rust on brake discs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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D161 YLT is a 1986 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D161 YLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D161 YLT registered?

D161 YLT is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D161 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 YLT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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