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Y295 LEH

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,607 mi
Last recorded100,607 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 LEH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 100,243 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 100,224 miles

plastic covers covering outer seals

sticker over air bag light

Fail 21 Aug 2018 100,216 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front ferrule corroded

Nearside Rear ferrule corroded

Offside Front ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear ferrule corroded

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

can't fully inspect underneath due to under trays

Fail 7 May 2014 99,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,412 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear disc n/s grooved

Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear disc n/s grooved

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,784 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front ns wheel has roughnes,suspect pitted discs

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,784 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front ns wheel has roughnes,suspect pitted discs

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,823 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,800 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 85,871 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Nov 2007 85,871 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jun 2007 83,953 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 80,311 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y295 LEH is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y295 LEH, 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 Y295 LEH registered?

Y295 LEH is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y295 LEH safe to buy?

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