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HK51 PCO

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 PCO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 128,681 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 123,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,879 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 107,310 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 37,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 37,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 91,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 78,576 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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HK51 PCO is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK51 PCO, 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

How do I check the history of HK51 PCO?

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What year was HK51 PCO registered?

HK51 PCO is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HK51 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 PCO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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