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E50 TBA

1987 BMW 535

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,025 mi
Last recorded1,025 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 TBA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 1,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 1,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 906 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E50 TBA is a 1987 BMW 535 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E50 TBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E50 TBA registered?

E50 TBA is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E50 TBA safe to buy?

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