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Y561 OBL

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,479 mi
Last recorded162,479 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 OBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 162,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 150,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 127,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,224 miles

E.M.L ON

Fail 30 Oct 2013 120,222 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

E.M.L ON

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011
Pass 21 Oct 2010

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

Pass 7 May 2009 85,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,773 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,403 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 58,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,552 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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Y561 OBL is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y561 OBL, 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 Y561 OBL registered?

Y561 OBL is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y561 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y561 OBL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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