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D555 RGA

1987 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 RGA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 89,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 89,065 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,257 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 85,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 84,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,781 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,635 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,113 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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D555 RGA is a 1987 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D555 RGA, 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 D555 RGA registered?

D555 RGA is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D555 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 RGA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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