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X452 GWH

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,261 mi
Last recorded207,261 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 GWH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 207,261 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 21 Mar 2014 201,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 194,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 194,572 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 188,001 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 188,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 178,861 miles

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 163,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 145,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 118,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 110,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 110,738 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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X452 GWH is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X452 GWH, 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 X452 GWH registered?

X452 GWH is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X452 GWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X452 GWH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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