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MU51 WGA

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WGA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,906 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,538 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,887 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 67,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,586 miles

front offside & nearside tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in the rear offside wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,806 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,806 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

play in the rear o/s upper suspension arms and lower wishbone bushes

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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MU51 WGA is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MU51 WGA, 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.

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MU51 WGA is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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