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Y491 HEO

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 HEO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 102,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,145 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 92,600 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2016 92,600 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2014 89,747 miles

both o/s tyres low on tread

both top link bar bushes slightly split

brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,672 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 78,151 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 74,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 74,834 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 12 Jan 2007 71,817 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,034 miles

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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Y491 HEO 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 83.3%.

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 Y491 HEO, 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 Y491 HEO registered?

Y491 HEO is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y491 HEO safe to buy?

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