MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Oil leak
engine light on
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.
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.
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front discs in poor condition on inside and may be required when pads are next due
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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