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WJ51 YJY

2001 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,234 mi
Last recorded136,234 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YJY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 136,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 126,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,947 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 122,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,577 miles

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak engine

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak engine

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight sidewall damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 107,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2012 103,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,912 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ51 YJY is a 2001 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ51 YJY, 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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What year was WJ51 YJY registered?

WJ51 YJY is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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