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Y472 JOO

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY472 JOO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 147,416 miles

Aftermarket HD lights fitted

Covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 147,415 miles

Emissions not tested Causing emissions machine to block (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Aftermarket HD lights fitted

Covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Engine management light is on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 144,748 miles

Aftermarket HD lights fitted

Brake binding on offside and nearside rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Brake binding (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Aftermarket HD lights fitted

Brake binding on offside and nearside rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Brake binding (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 140,943 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

slight play in off side rear suspension arm bush

Fail 24 Jan 2014 140,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front lower arm bushes worn

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

slight play in off side rear suspension arm bush

Pass 30 Jul 2012 133,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s washer jet not working

Fail 30 Jul 2012 133,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise n/s washer jet not working

Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,265 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 127,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 120,948 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 114,702 miles

Slight play in N/S/R Antiroll bar drop link

Fail 26 Jun 2009 114,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,884 miles

very slight play in O/S/R wheel top arms

Pass 28 Jun 2007 101,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,943 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 94,940 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y472 JOO 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 Y472 JOO, 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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Y472 JOO is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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