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ORY 393W

1981 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,895 mi
Last recorded12,895 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 BMW 535162,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORY 393W
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 12,895 miles

BONNET CABLE STIF (LUB)

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Apr 2010 12,823 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 2 Apr 2010 12,823 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 19 Sep 2008 124,203 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

slight damage to both outer sills

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 Oct 2007 123,317 miles

exhaust temp repair

Fail 9 Oct 2007 123,317 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 117,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 117,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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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ORY 393W is a 1981 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 162,394 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 ORY 393W, 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 45 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 ORY 393W registered?

ORY 393W is a 1981 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is ORY 393W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORY 393W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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