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D33 TGB

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 TGB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,847 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,504 miles

Oil leak engine & gearbox & rear diff

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM DIFFERENTAIL AND GEAR BOX

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning light on

eml light on

Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning light on

eml light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 80,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,928 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 79,187 miles

slight damage to nearside front chassis rail

Fail 30 Aug 2007 79,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight damage to nearside front chassis rail

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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D33 TGB is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 D33 TGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D33 TGB registered?

D33 TGB is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D33 TGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D33 TGB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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