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X428 KVP

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 KVP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 118,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 118,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,035 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,113 miles

front discs corroded on inner

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 97,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 97,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 85,738 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION N/S/R ROLL LINK WORN N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED N/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 85,738 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION N/S/R ROLL LINK WORN N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED N/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Fail 4 Jan 2006 75,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

WASHER PERFORMANCE POOR DAMAGE ALL WHEEL RIM TYRES-N/S/F+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT O/S/F+O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT NAIL O/S/R

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,567 miles

WASHER PERFORMANCE POOR DAMAGE ALL WHEEL RIM TYRES-N/S/F+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT O/S/F+O/S/R CLOSE LIMIT NAIL O/S/R

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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X428 KVP is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X428 KVP, 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 X428 KVP registered?

X428 KVP is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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