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PRZ 535

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRZ 535
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,323 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

both rear tyres has slight wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,860 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,375 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,955 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,518 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,714 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2010 68,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,319 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,623 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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PRZ 535 is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PRZ 535, 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 PRZ 535 registered?

PRZ 535 is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is PRZ 535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRZ 535 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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