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X435 EBL

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,001 mi
Last recorded171,001 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX435 EBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 171,001 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 168,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 158,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 145,107 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

covers underbonnet not allowing full inspection

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Nov 2011 145,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

covers underbonnet not allowing full inspection

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2010 134,490 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs worn

fuel tank straps loose

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2010 134,490 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs worn

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 124,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 11,345 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2007 97,840 miles

Advise imbalance on parking brake

Advise o/s rear tyre has minor didewall damage

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 84,770 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 84,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 68,195 miles

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

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)

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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X435 EBL is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X435 EBL, 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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X435 EBL is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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