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LT51 FZV

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,040 mi
Last recorded127,040 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FZV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 125,988 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 125,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 124,034 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,565 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,552 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 121,448 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 121,412 miles

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

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

Exhaust Downpipe Nuts corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,871 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 114,645 miles

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 29 Dec 2017 109,257 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 109,257 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.) (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,053 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,349 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 89,821 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,993 miles

restraint system warning light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,369 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 66,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 54,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,571 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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LT51 FZV is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT51 FZV, 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 LT51 FZV registered?

LT51 FZV is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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