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Y277 YAP

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 YAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 999,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 175,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 174,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 172,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 171,065 miles

slight oil leak from gear box and rear diff

Fail 16 Mar 2018 171,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank and above fuel tank and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank and above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from gear box and rear diff

Pass 17 Mar 2017 169,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 158,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 152,142 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield inscure.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 141,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 136,100 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 136,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,464 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 8 Mar 2011 117,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 96,441 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers split

both rear anti roll bar links dust covers split

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front anti roll bar links dust covers split

both rear anti roll bar links dust covers split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,111 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 69,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a chunck out of sidewall but no cords seen

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,942 miles

nearside front tyre has chuncks out of sidewall but no cords exposed

offside front door mirror slightly discoloured

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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Y277 YAP is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y277 YAP, 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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Y277 YAP is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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