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Y142 DMD

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,906 mi
Last recorded161,906 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 DMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 161,906 miles

Slight damage to the nearside front wheel inner rim

Both rear tyres below 2.0mm

Nearside front tyre cracking on the inside tyre wall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 132,852 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 132,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

o/s mirror misty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,312 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,906 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2.5MM IN CENTRE OF TREADS

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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Y142 DMD is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y142 DMD, 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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Y142 DMD is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y142 DMD safe to buy?

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