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B7 MKJ

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,532 mi
Last recorded116,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 116,532 miles

N/S/R bottom bush slighty worn

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

O/S/F Tyre splits in inner wall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 116,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre splits in inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,915 miles

brakes to be checked all round. †

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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B7 MKJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B7 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B7 MKJ?

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What year was B7 MKJ registered?

B7 MKJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is B7 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 MKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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