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Y128 VDA

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,629 mi
Last recorded127,629 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 VDA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 127,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,366 miles

rear tyres worn very close to legal limit & nail in offside rear

Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn very close to legal limit & nail in offside rear

Pass 14 Aug 2010 109,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,801 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link top ball joint cover split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,173 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,903 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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Y128 VDA is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y128 VDA, 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 Y128 VDA registered?

Y128 VDA is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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