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Y723 PLF

2001 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY723 PLF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2015 161,156 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 161,156 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 147,944 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 147,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,530 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 142,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 113,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

some wear in suspension arms

Fail 1 Apr 2010 95,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,994 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2008 77,372 miles

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

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

wear in front discs and pads.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,557 miles

Nearside 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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Y723 PLF is a 2001 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y723 PLF, 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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Y723 PLF is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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