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X856 TGF

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 TGF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 107,225 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r jacking sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 106,761 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 106,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 106,696 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,696 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 101,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,700 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,757 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 98,749 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,569 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut but cords not visible

Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 90,956 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2012 87,343 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,055 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,548 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 55,996 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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X856 TGF is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X856 TGF, 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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What year was X856 TGF registered?

X856 TGF is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X856 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 TGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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