CarVerify

Free Car Check

D75 VKK

1987 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,174 mi
Last recorded3,174 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD75 VKK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 3,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 3,174 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 1,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 1,913 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 1,910 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 1,236 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust resting upon heatshield near fuel tank

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2019 1,236 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust resting upon heatshield near fuel tank

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 826 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

exhaust resting on heat shield mounted to fuel tank

Pass 9 Nov 2016 23 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 18 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,149 miles

Offside Front Inner sill some corrosion but with 30 cm off suspension and seat belt mounting jacking point

Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner sill some corrosion but with 30 cm off suspension and seat belt mounting jacking point

Pass 24 Sep 2014 133,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 133,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 133,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,767 miles

both front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2012 130,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front inner sills showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 122,633 miles

battery insecure

offside mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2009 122,577 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

battery insecure

offside mirror cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2005 116,818 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D75 VKK is a 1987 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D75 VKK, 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

How do I check the history of D75 VKK?

You can check the full history of D75 VKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D75 VKK registered?

D75 VKK is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D75 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D75 VKK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D75 VKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D75 VKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.