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EJ51 VNY

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,062 mi
Last recorded198,062 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VNY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 198,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2020 191,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 186,624 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 179,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 179,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 173,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 173,022 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 168,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 168,392 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 163,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 161,844 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 158,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,080 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 153,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 150,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 147,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 138,529 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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EJ51 VNY is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ51 VNY, 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 EJ51 VNY registered?

EJ51 VNY is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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