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Y8 DMA

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,819 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust covers are split both sides

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,007 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 54,325 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 54,325 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,052 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 46,052 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,723 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake wear sensor not connected (insecure)

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,016 miles

advise sidewall damageon nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,986 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 39,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,878 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,656 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,834 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,768 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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Y8 DMA is a 2001 BMW 535 in Blue 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 Y8 DMA, 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 Y8 DMA registered?

Y8 DMA is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y8 DMA safe to buy?

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