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Y739 XAN

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 XAN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025

Both rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Floor to sill areas corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear brake pads very low.

Slight dampness around o/s/r shockabsorber.

Pass 12 Aug 2024

Both sides rear outer sills corroded by jacking point.

Fuel pipe corroded in places.

O/s/r floor area corroded.

O/s/r shockabsorber damp.

Pass 16 Sep 2023

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2022

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Slight corrosion ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion at front & rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion at front & rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021

O/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded.

O/s/r anti roll bracket damaged.

Oil leaks.

Poor beam pattern in both headlights.

Pass 29 Sep 2020

Fuel pipes corroded.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 24 Sep 2019

O/s handbrake performance low recommend adjustment.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/f to rear and n/s/f to rear brake pipes heavily corroded recommend attention soon.

Oil leaks.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,249 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 1 Mar 2016 94,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,543 miles

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 91,540 miles

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

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,425 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 19 Jul 2014 89,352 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 27 Jul 2013 183,373 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 183,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,953 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn on both edges. outter edge void of tread and cracking/ splits to surface. no cords at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,434 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 2 Aug 2010 68,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc s corroded inner faces

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,250 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 63,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel requires adjustment

Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 55,153 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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Y739 XAN is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y739 XAN, 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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Y739 XAN is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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