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LV51 RSO

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,486 mi
Last recorded113,486 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 RSO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 113,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 105,466 miles

os & ns rear tyres tread low.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,623 miles

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit.

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 81,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 73,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,271 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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LV51 RSO is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV51 RSO, 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 LV51 RSO?

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What year was LV51 RSO registered?

LV51 RSO is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LV51 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 RSO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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