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D721 RGC

1986 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD721 RGC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,338 miles

slight leak on steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,156 miles

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

Nearside Front steering joint has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,156 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking HOSE TO CALIPER (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front steering joint has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,507 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,252 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 69,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,551 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 57,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 47,984 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 47,984 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D721 RGC is a 1986 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D721 RGC, 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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D721 RGC is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 1986.

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