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HS51 CFG

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 CFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,569 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on both front discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,076 miles

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

ADVISE RADIATOR LEAKING

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,933 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm tread

slight oil stains on diff

slight oil stains on engine

engine undertray fitted

play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front suspension leg

stonechips in front screen

Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,445 miles

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

multi v belt starting to crack

offside handbrake low effort

play in rear roll bar link arms

rear tyres on legal limit

slight oil stains on diff

slight play in offside front suspension leg

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 9 Oct 2008 67,445 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

multi v belt starting to crack

offside handbrake low effort

play in rear roll bar link arms

rear tyres on legal limit

slight oil stains on diff

slight play in offside front suspension leg

slight play in steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,273 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit and nail in nearside front

engine undertray fitted

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

stonechips in front screen

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,557 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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HS51 CFG is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HS51 CFG, 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 HS51 CFG?

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What year was HS51 CFG registered?

HS51 CFG is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is HS51 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 CFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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