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Y552 PNK

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 PNK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,689 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear inner sill panel corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 82,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear inner sill panel corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,801 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing within tread

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,088 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge and on the limit

Offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,090 miles

Nearside rear tyre slighly feathering on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012

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

Pass 17 May 2011 56,094 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 52,911 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 49,819 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2008 46,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2006 36,361 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 36,272 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y552 PNK is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y552 PNK, 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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Y552 PNK is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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