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PL51 LRU

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LRU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 107,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 98,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 95,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,606 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (j))

fuel cap seal outer corner wear signs however still secure

Fail 1 Mar 2019 92,606 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (j))

fuel cap seal outer corner wear signs however still secure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 92,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,706 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,646 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damage on lower n/s

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damage on lower n/s

n/s/r tyre cut but no cords

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,665 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Rear tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 56,684 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,735 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,039 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 39,631 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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PL51 LRU is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PL51 LRU, 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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PL51 LRU is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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