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M11 ASG

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

234,615 mi
Last recorded234,615 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 ASG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 234,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 228,464 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 228,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 179,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 178,813 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 174,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 170,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 167,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 163,012 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 162,992 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,747 miles

o/s/ front sill to floor corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 156,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/ front sill to floor corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 151,323 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

oil leak from engine and rear differential

Fail 13 Aug 2012 151,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

oil leak from engine and rear differential

Pass 22 Aug 2011 144,314 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly detiorated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 134,530 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 134,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 114,513 miles

1. FRONT DISCS ARE WORN BEYOND NORMAL SERVICE LIMITS. ALSO INNER PAD NSF WORN MUCH MORE THAN OTHER FRONT PADS. RECOMMEND SERVICE OF BRAKES.

2. REAR DISCS PITTED EDGES. HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE AND OPERATION NEAR LIMITS

3. EML ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON (NOT AS YET AFFECTING EMISSIONS)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 114,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

1. FRONT DISCS ARE WORN BEYOND NORMAL SERVICE LIMITS. ALSO INNER PAD NSF WORN MUCH MORE THAN OTHER FRONT PADS. RECOMMEND SERVICE OF BRAKES.

2. REAR DISCS PITTED EDGES. HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE AND OPERATION NEAR LIMITS

3. EML ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON (NOT AS YET AFFECTING EMISSIONS)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 94,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,327 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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M11 ASG is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M11 ASG, 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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M11 ASG is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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