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FG51 BKJ

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,211 mi
Last recorded166,211 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 166,211 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 166,191 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 160,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 151,957 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 140,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ofside rear tyre inner wall perished

Fail 20 Jan 2010 130,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 130,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 125,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 115,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 103,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 91,362 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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FG51 BKJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG51 BKJ, 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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What year was FG51 BKJ registered?

FG51 BKJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FG51 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 BKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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