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VA51 WUC

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,459 mi
Last recorded171,459 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WUC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 171,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 171,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 163,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,584 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 256,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 149,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 141,017 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,937 miles

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

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

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

Rocker cover gasket leaking

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 129,937 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 115,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,023 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,859 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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VA51 WUC is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA51 WUC, 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 VA51 WUC registered?

VA51 WUC is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VA51 WUC safe to buy?

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