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Y549 RBJ

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,555 mi
Last recorded201,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 RBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 201,555 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 193,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 183,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 171,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 161,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 149,935 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 15 Jun 2010 137,607 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 124,604 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 124,604 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 113,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 100,284 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,973 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly also handbrake less than nearside

Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,595 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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
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Y549 RBJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y549 RBJ, 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 Y549 RBJ registered?

Y549 RBJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y549 RBJ safe to buy?

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