
£17,688
1986 BMW (E28) M535I
United Kingdom • 26 Jan 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This listing describes a right-hand drive, 1986 BMW (E28) M535I with an automatic transmission and a 3.5L I6 (M90) petrol engine. The car has an indicated 115,308 miles and is listed for £16,500 in the United Kingdom.

Condition
7
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Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
115,308 miles
D849 FVT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£4,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,420
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,880
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 13 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
115,308 miles
Registration Date
1987-02-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 14 2026 with 115,308 miles
Passed
On Dec 02 2024 with 115,308 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2023 with 115,294 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- registration plate slightly insecure Front
Failed
On Jul 04 2023 with 115,294 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- registration plate slightly insecure Front
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 29 2022 with 115,041 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Mar 07 2022 with 115,036 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- o/s/r brake flexi hose retaining clip missing
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jun 28 2019 with 114,800 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted
- o/s/r brake hose clip missing
Failed
On Jun 14 2019 with 114,786 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted
- o/s/r brake hose clip missing
- Exhaust mounting defective all rear (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On May 22 2019 with 114,677 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective all of them (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jan 21 2019 with 114,670 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Rear fog lamp not working and tell tail (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- o/s/f brake pipe rusty
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- sill covers fitted

