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FN51 JNL

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,221 mi
Last recorded140,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 JNL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014
Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,863 miles

off side front tyre down to 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 63,718 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,399 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 JNL is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

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

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