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L44 PRD

2003 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,250 mi
Last recorded72,250 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 PRD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,250 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,250 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2013 69,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,804 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,514 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,391 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger side front tyre slightly won on the outer edge where the tyre has been run under inflated.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,041 miles

Nearside Front 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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L44 PRD is a 2003 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 100,173 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 L44 PRD, 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 23 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L44 PRD is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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