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E952 CBA

1987 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,929 mi
Last recorded136,929 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE952 CBA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 136,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,158 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 134,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 134,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Battery insecure

Brake warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 132,943 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 129,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 129,809 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E952 CBA is a 1987 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E952 CBA, 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 E952 CBA registered?

E952 CBA is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E952 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E952 CBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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