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Y836 JHB

2001 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,920 mi
Last recorded137,920 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY836 JHB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,920 miles

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)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak rear off engine

slight blowing nearside front exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2014 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak rear off engine

slight blowing nearside front exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2013 134,038 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 134,032 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 115,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 108,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,825 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 85,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,169 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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Y836 JHB is a 2001 BMW 535 in Grey 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 Y836 JHB, 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 Y836 JHB registered?

Y836 JHB is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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