MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
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
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
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]
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
air bag light on
rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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