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G4 SPJ

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,429 mi
Last recorded136,429 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,429 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 136,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear both tyrs (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,221 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 124,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 122,305 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 122,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,011 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 116,009 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2007 103,301 miles

slight cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 May 2006 91,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G4 SPJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G4 SPJ, 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 G4 SPJ registered?

G4 SPJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is G4 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 SPJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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