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E690 KYL

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE690 KYL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 121,163 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 121,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,908 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 116,896 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 116,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 114,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 114,427 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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E690 KYL is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E690 KYL, 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 E690 KYL registered?

E690 KYL is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E690 KYL safe to buy?

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