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Y674 BPJ

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY674 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,358 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,538 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,833 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 59,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,872 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,878 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,623 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,890 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 26 Sep 2008 35,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,810 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 3 Oct 2006 30,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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Y674 BPJ is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y674 BPJ, 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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Y674 BPJ is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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