MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M535s year 1985

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Pass percent:59.47%

(The average a petrol BMW M535 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:639 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	69
Brake pipe excessively corroded	55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Registration plate issues	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door catch insecure \|6.2.3 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door catch insecure \|6.2.3 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Driver`s door catch insecure \|6.2.3 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose \|2.4.F.1a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated \|6.2.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point pushed up torn floor excessively corrorded \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure abs pump mount and floorpan excessivley corroded \|6.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn \|5.1.2 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested radiator leaking \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innerwing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill at rear jack point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements \|7.7 \|c\|\|	1
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system \|1.1.11 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively corroded \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear position \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported u clamp insecure \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M535s year 1985

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