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Y689 RBL

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 RBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,209 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 100,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar links worn.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,178 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges (advise)

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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Y689 RBL is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y689 RBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y689 RBL registered?

Y689 RBL is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y689 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 RBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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