MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M535s year 1986

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Pass percent:60.17%

(The average a petrol BMW M535 year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:826 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Registration plate issues	20
Registration plate lamp issues	19
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	3
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Outer Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside 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\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link at box drop arm \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	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
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded beam axle bush \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside 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
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
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r, n/s/f floor sections \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing suspension top \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front 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
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills both sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arches both sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and jack point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	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
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing \|3.4.2\|	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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Centre Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective \|1.7.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective \|1.7.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW M535s year 1986

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