MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front fog light not working
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
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
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)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RTR 856 is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2001.
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