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E374 VOX

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,999 mi
Last recorded166,999 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 VOX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 166,999 miles

Repairs covered in underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2020 166,921 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 166,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 166,361 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger rear inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 166,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 165,617 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 165,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 164,832 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 164,832 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 162,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 161,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 161,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 160,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 159,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 155,341 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 155,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 152,120 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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E374 VOX is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E374 VOX, 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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E374 VOX is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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