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X558 KFR

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,991 mi
Last recorded147,991 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 KFR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 147,991 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

front (both)tyres wearing thin on inside shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2014 147,991 miles

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

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

front (both)tyres wearing thin on inside shoulder

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,177 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)

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

o/s front inner plastic wheel arch linner broken

plastic covers over outer door sills unable to inspect properly

Fail 29 Jan 2013 139,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s rear exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front brake back plate loose

o/s front inner wheel arch liner broken

plastic cover over outer door sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 137,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 125,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 103,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,096 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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X558 KFR is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X558 KFR, 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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X558 KFR is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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