CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y522 KTW

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

195,205 mi
Last recorded195,205 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 KTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 195,205 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 186,661 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 178,310 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 169,775 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 153,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,275 miles

front thrust arm bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,777 miles

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 4 Aug 2010 111,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 73,641 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on limits

Pass 18 May 2006 67,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 67,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y522 KTW is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y522 KTW, 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 Y522 KTW?

You can check the full history of Y522 KTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y522 KTW registered?

Y522 KTW is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y522 KTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 KTW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y522 KTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y522 KTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.