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Y748 HPG

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,604 mi
Last recorded152,604 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 HPG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 145,426 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 144,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 143,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 143,173 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,943 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,940 miles

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

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 138,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2014 137,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 133,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 133,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 May 2013 133,825 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 123,616 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 119,222 miles

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

front lower arm bushes worn (both sides)!

Pass 23 Jun 2010 114,722 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,990 miles

front wipers washers aims very weak req's attention.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,125 miles

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 85,256 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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Y748 HPG is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y748 HPG, 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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Y748 HPG is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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