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LM51 CZY

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 CZY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,690 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 98,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 70,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake just over legal limit.

inner tyre edge slight wear.

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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LM51 CZY is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM51 CZY, 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 LM51 CZY registered?

LM51 CZY is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LM51 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 CZY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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