MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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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