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Y436 BRD

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,023 mi
Last recorded112,023 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 BRD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 112,023 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,063 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 38,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y436 BRD is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y436 BRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y436 BRD?

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What year was Y436 BRD registered?

Y436 BRD is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y436 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y436 BRD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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