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X553 ENB

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,080 mi
Last recorded185,080 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 ENB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 185,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2013 185,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 169,913 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 158,932 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 158,928 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 146,572 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 126,330 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 118,252 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 105,661 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,661 miles

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

borderline wear to both rear tyres noted

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

damage to passenger side of front screen noted

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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X553 ENB is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X553 ENB, 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

How do I check the history of X553 ENB?

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What year was X553 ENB registered?

X553 ENB is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X553 ENB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X553 ENB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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