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LY51 DMF

2001 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,675 mi
Last recorded49,675 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DMF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,675 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 3 Mar 2025 41,691 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 38,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 37,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 37,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Nearside bumper grille loose

nearside headlamp internal/bulb holder wobbly,aim just within mot tolerance,level device operates

Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,506 miles

nearside headlamp bulb holder loose,aim just within requirments and level device operating as intented

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,964 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,529 miles

Nearside door mirror casing broken

Offside front grille insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,162 miles

235/45/17 tyre size

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,733 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,073 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,810 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2007 20,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,037 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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LY51 DMF is a 2001 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LY51 DMF, 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 LY51 DMF registered?

LY51 DMF is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LY51 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 DMF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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