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CV51 HDJ

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,368 mi
Last recorded123,368 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HDJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 123,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edges, splitting (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres splitting inner sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2018 121,894 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edges, splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres splitting inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,473 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint front upper (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,607 miles

NUMEROUS OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 115,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

NUMEROUS OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Outer TYRE SIDEWALL MINOR DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BY FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,057 miles

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

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

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

headlamp level sensor conecting rod worn temp repair carried out

n/s/rear roll bar link creaking

n/s/rear stub axle lower rear ball joint bush worn movement

oil leak cam cover gasket

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,739 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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 7 Jul 2012 99,403 miles

Both front seat belt reel back poor

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,092 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,964 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,468 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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CV51 HDJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV51 HDJ, 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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CV51 HDJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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