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D847 MCY

1986 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 BMW 535117,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 MCY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 161,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 158,717 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

lower ball joint covers starting to split

rear pads wearing thin

slight corrosion n/s top strut panel

slight play rear suspension stable bars

Fail 27 Jun 2012 158,714 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,842 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 154,842 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 154,239 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 154,239 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 153,943 miles

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

offside headlight aim just okay

Pass 4 Jun 2008 153,689 miles

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

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

several brake/fuel pipes need cleaning

Fail 4 Jun 2008 153,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

several brake/fuel pipes need cleaning

Pass 14 Jun 2007 152,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 151,930 miles

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)

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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D847 MCY is a 1986 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D847 MCY, 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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D847 MCY is a 1986 BMW 535, first registered on 2 October 1986.

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