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PY52 PNK

2003 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,562 mi
Last recorded143,562 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PNK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2022 143,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 142,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 141,545 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 141,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 138,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 134,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,241 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective fouling anti roll bar (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp adjusters inop

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,328 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 108,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,272 miles

nail in off side front tyre

rear tyres low close to limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,713 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 65,713 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 60,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,302 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 57,105 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,596 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PY52 PNK is a 2003 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PY52 PNK, 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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PY52 PNK is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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