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X574 DJM

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,638 mi
Last recorded160,638 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX574 DJM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 160,638 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 5 Mar 2015 150,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel pipes rusty

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 142,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 137,571 miles

Rear of the front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 137,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear of the front to rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low

Fail 7 Mar 2011 127,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 118,025 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 118,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 109,467 miles

o/s/rear tyre 2.5mm

o/s/front tyre 1.6mm on edge in testable area. bald on edge in none testable area

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,425 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

N/S rear brake pipes rusty

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Fail 12 Jan 2008 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

N/S rear brake pipes rusty

O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 77,950 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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X574 DJM is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X574 DJM, 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 X574 DJM registered?

X574 DJM is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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