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LL51 OBD

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,989 mi
Last recorded155,989 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 OBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 154,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 154,008 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 146,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 142,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 142,178 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 137,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 122,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,720 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,322 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted.

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,486 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 104,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 99,885 miles

Front discs in poor condition on inside and may be required when pads are next due

Fail 28 May 2008 99,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front discs in poor condition on inside and may be required when pads are next due

Pass 5 Apr 2007 89,045 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,045 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)

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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LL51 OBD is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black 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 LL51 OBD, 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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LL51 OBD is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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