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D968 APL

1987 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,977 mi
Last recorded119,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD968 APL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,977 miles

Nearside Front washer blocked

Rear advise checking rear pad thickness

Pass 19 Oct 2015 113,563 miles

Corrosion to NSF wing, outside of prescribed areas

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 111,188 miles

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

general advanced corrosion undeside of vehicle

o/s headlamp reflector slight deteriorated/corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 111,149 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear upper axle mounts are corroded and require attension

Exhaust system has become very corroded

Front and rear metal brake pipes are becoming corroded and may require attension

Underside of vehicle has become corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 30 Oct 2012 109,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,934 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points rusty

surface rust on under side and suspension componants

Fail 28 Jul 2010 108,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front outersill heavily corroded. not yet structual,loadbearing or excessive.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,730 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

Pass 28 Jul 2008 107,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 99,670 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
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D968 APL is a 1987 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D968 APL, 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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D968 APL is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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