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MK51 KHU

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KHU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,009 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,713 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,713 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 65,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 42,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads 2-3mm from sensor.

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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MK51 KHU is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK51 KHU, 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 MK51 KHU registered?

MK51 KHU is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 KHU safe to buy?

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