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E994 CJM

1987 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,523 mi
Last recorded177,523 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 BMW 535128,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE994 CJM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 177,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 172,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 165,262 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 165,247 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 156,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 145,727 miles

steering track rod ends boots wearing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,284 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 126,491 miles

slight brake warpage from front discs

Pass 9 May 2008 116,974 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 116,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 104,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 103,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 88,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 88,601 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2005 74,687 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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E994 CJM is a 1987 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E994 CJM, 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 E994 CJM registered?

E994 CJM is a 1987 BMW 535, first registered on 6 August 1987.

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