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X197 EHT

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 EHT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,579 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,501 miles

General wear to front suspension bushes

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,711 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower caster arms (2.4.G.2)

excessive engine oil leaks.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower caster arms (2.4.G.2)

excessive engine oil leaks.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,988 miles

Oil leak

both rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on adult belt.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 81,960 miles

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

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)

both rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection on adult belt.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,383 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,189 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,641 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,390 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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X197 EHT is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X197 EHT, 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 X197 EHT registered?

X197 EHT is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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