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LM51 ZYU

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

113,690 mi
Last recorded113,690 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 ZYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,690 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,934 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,143 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,270 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 83,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,329 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 74,210 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 74,210 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZYU is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZYU, 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

How do I check the history of LM51 ZYU?

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What year was LM51 ZYU registered?

LM51 ZYU is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is LM51 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 ZYU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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