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X431 GDW

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,922 mi
Last recorded194,922 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 GDW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 194,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 188,364 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 182,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 182,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 174,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 163,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 163,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 157,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 153,470 miles

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

both the front lower arm rear bushes have a bit of movment in them

slight play in the steering joints

Fail 21 May 2009 153,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both the front lower arm rear bushes have a bit of movment in them

slight play in the steering joints

Pass 29 Apr 2008 130,902 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 129,420 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and damaged on outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner close.close to limit.

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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X431 GDW is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X431 GDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X431 GDW registered?

X431 GDW is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X431 GDW safe to buy?

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