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MA51 LYO

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,006 mi
Last recorded56,006 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 LYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 56,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,991 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,829 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 38,829 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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MA51 LYO is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA51 LYO, 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 MA51 LYO?

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What year was MA51 LYO registered?

MA51 LYO is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is MA51 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 LYO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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