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X326 CGU

2000 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,577 mi
Last recorded182,577 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 CGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 182,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 164,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 164,795 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 144,515 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 144,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,165 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint gaiter split

Fail 12 Jan 2011 141,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f antiroll bar link ball joint gaiter insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,170 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 125,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 125,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 109,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 96,978 miles

blades just starting to smear,rear no plate backing just starting to lift,both rear ind bulbs just starting to show white light,eng management light on?

osf tyre outer edge worn,nsf tyre inner and outer edges wearing,both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2006 91,783 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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X326 CGU is a 2000 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 X326 CGU, 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 26 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X326 CGU registered?

X326 CGU is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X326 CGU safe to buy?

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