MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear brake discs worn
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
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)
Slight play in N/S/R Antiroll bar drop link
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)
very slight play in O/S/R wheel top arms
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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