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YD51 OYP

2001 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 OYP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2013

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013
Fail 28 Feb 2012 105,810 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,810 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,224 miles

slight oil leak from engine and diff

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,567 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 57,567 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,000 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 65,000 miles

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

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

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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YD51 OYP is a 2001 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YD51 OYP, 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 YD51 OYP registered?

YD51 OYP is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YD51 OYP safe to buy?

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