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EJ51 ZZD

2001 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,324 mi
Last recorded146,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 146,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,515 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens's deterirated

plastic over-sills fitted to body

under-tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,510 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lens's deterirated

plastic over-sills fitted to body

under-tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,681 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

under-trays & plastic over-sills fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,739 miles

engine coverts fitted under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,899 miles

Offside Rear pad senser lose

Fail 22 Sep 2015 122,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear pad senser lose

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,303 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,652 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,131 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 110,108 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 102,271 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2005 48,446 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 ZZD is a 2001 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZD, 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 EJ51 ZZD registered?

EJ51 ZZD is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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