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D675 VAN

1986 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD675 VAN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,169 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

both inner sills corroding

rubber brake hoses perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 64,169 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes corroding

both inner sills corroding

rubber brake hoses perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust holed corroded,small hole and corrosion to near side outer sill

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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D675 VAN is a 1986 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D675 VAN, 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.

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What year was D675 VAN registered?

D675 VAN is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D675 VAN safe to buy?

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