Is the 1986 Bmw 535i reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Bmw 535i has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: TIRES:SIDEWALL (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1986 Bmw 535i?

Top reported problems: TIRES:SIDEWALL (1 complaints, avg 128,150 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1986 Bmw 535i Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Bmw 535i.

< older16 years1988

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Worst 1986 Bmw 535i Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Avg mileage:128,150 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Bmw 535i.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
TIRES:SIDEWALL	1	—	—	128,150 mi

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