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BV51 XVD

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,702 mi
Last recorded146,702 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XVD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,791 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 143,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 143,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak Rear mains leaking badly ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / lack of use (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,320 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Can not open fully (8.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/lack of use (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak Rear mains leaking badly ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / lack of use (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 141,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake inner disc condition poor

front section of exhaust corroded

power steering hoses damp near resevoir

rear hand brake requires adjustment or repair[n/s]

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,718 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front, offside front & nearside rear tyre all worn badly on inner edge's, very close to wearing through to wire

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,747 miles

air bag light on

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 108,390 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 108,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,693 miles

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

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

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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BV51 XVD is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV51 XVD, 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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BV51 XVD is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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