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D535 TAR

1987 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,626 mi
Last recorded123,626 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD535 TAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fuel pipe loose

Pass 12 May 2010 117,422 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2010 117,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,609 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,907 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy but not enough to be a reason for rejection

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside washer jet blocked but nearside one covers screen

Fail 30 Apr 2008 110,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal slightly spongy but not enough to be a reason for rejection

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside washer jet blocked but nearside one covers screen

Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,724 miles

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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D535 TAR is a 1987 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D535 TAR, 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 D535 TAR registered?

D535 TAR is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D535 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D535 TAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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