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D830 VKJ

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

158,619 mi
Last recorded158,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD830 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2006 158,619 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear backplates corroded

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake high

ignition switch/circuit faulty

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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D830 VKJ is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D830 VKJ, 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.

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What year was D830 VKJ registered?

D830 VKJ is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D830 VKJ safe to buy?

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