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AJ51 ZXR

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZXR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 131,971 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 128,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,326 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,038 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre bold around outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 96,893 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 86,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,854 miles

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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AJ51 ZXR is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 99,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ51 ZXR, 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 25 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ51 ZXR registered?

AJ51 ZXR is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AJ51 ZXR safe to buy?

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