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Y823 PLF

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,524 mi
Last recorded103,524 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 PLF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 91,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 91,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,159 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 91,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,200 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,483 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,508 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 85,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,517 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing bald on inside edge

offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,517 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing bald on inside edge

offside front nearside rear and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2012 73,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,037 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,915 miles

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

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,194 miles

stone chip centre of screen †large plastic sump and side covers fitted under vehicle †split on inerwall of nearside rear tyre †spare tyre worn on outer edge .and customer asked for it to put on offside rear

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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Y823 PLF is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y823 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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What year was Y823 PLF registered?

Y823 PLF is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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