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E353 MMG

1987 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE353 MMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,119 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,924 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2008 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both front wheels fitted on steels not alloys

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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E353 MMG is a 1987 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E353 MMG, 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 E353 MMG registered?

E353 MMG is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E353 MMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E353 MMG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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