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Y159 MGW

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 MGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,581 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nsr and osr ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 94,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed & slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt chlid seats ()

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed & slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre been repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive getting close to excessive advise att (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated both

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,362 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & middle seatbelt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed & slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre been repaired

Oil leak, but not excessive getting close to excessive advise att (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated both

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight deteriorated

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

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

Slight play in the Nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight deteriorated

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

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

Slight play in the Nearside steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut

Nearside Rear tyre been repaired

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,815 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut

Nearside Rear tyre been repaired

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,105 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

eml light on

front discs worn

rear tyres cracking in treads

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

front discs worn

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 5 Sep 2013 61,345 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

front discs worn

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 47,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,382 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 43,382 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 38,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 38,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 34,358 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,322 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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Y159 MGW is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y159 MGW, 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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Y159 MGW is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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