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DV51 ZRE

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,958 mi
Last recorded140,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZRE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 136,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 132,338 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 132,324 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 132,308 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 26 Feb 2008 127,284 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 26 Feb 2008 127,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2007 119,508 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 119,508 miles

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

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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DV51 ZRE is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV51 ZRE, 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 DV51 ZRE registered?

DV51 ZRE is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is DV51 ZRE safe to buy?

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