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FN51 FDF

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FDF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018

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

nearside shock absorber gaiter torn

Fail 21 Mar 2018

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside shock absorber gaiter torn

Pass 19 Feb 2016 193,613 miles

Nearside Front shocker gaitor split

Fail 18 Feb 2016 193,613 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front shocker gaitor split

Pass 31 Dec 2014 165,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 131,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,219 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,764 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 68,556 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,497 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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FN51 FDF is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN51 FDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN51 FDF registered?

FN51 FDF is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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