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RTR 856

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,321 mi
Last recorded160,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTR 856
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 160,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 150,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (inner) strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory*** (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (inner) strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advisory*** (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,804 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 129,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,769 miles

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

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2013 120,104 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

internal rear view mirror insecure

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 11 Aug 2012 109,728 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 109,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 99,531 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 99,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,769 miles

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

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

osr no plate light flashing on and off pls get this checked

Fail 7 Aug 2010 89,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr no plate light flashing on and off pls get this checked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,145 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,471 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,906 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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RTR 856 is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RTR 856, 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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What year was RTR 856 registered?

RTR 856 is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is RTR 856 safe to buy?

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