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CK03 KCN

2003 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KCN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 132,825 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 119,788 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall cut , but no core showing

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 971 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,173 miles

Fan belt deteiorate(crack)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorate

Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fan belt deteiorate(crack)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2010
Fail 8 Jun 2010

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 77,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 45,177 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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CK03 KCN is a 2003 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 100,173 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK03 KCN, 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 23 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CK03 KCN is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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