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Y644 VBK

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY644 VBK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 172,062 miles

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))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 172,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 20 Apr 2018 170,754 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 164,082 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perrished

corrosion in o/s/r inner sill

handbrake effort low but met requirements

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 160,518 miles

Offside Rear corrosion in sill coverd by plastic trim.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 160,479 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear corrosion in sill coverd by plastic trim.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,375 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 24 Feb 2014 150,833 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 150,833 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 145,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 140,391 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 140,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,785 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 129,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 124,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 121,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 119,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 117,118 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 117,118 miles

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

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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Y644 VBK is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y644 VBK, 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 Y644 VBK registered?

Y644 VBK is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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