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SL 9474

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 9474
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,786 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 235/40/18W

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 265/35/18W

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 235/40/18W

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 265/35/18W

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 6 Oct 2008 73,677 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,516 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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SL 9474 is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL 9474, 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 SL 9474 registered?

SL 9474 is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is SL 9474 safe to buy?

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