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X248 HBT

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,754 mi
Last recorded121,754 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 HBT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,754 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,754 miles

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 121,753 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 107,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,412 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 103,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked With Chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,844 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,620 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 73,620 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,470 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror deteriorated but not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 52,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 48,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,873 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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X248 HBT is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X248 HBT, 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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X248 HBT is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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