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YE51 LFU

2001 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 53599,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 LFU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 132,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,542 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 92,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 89,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to outer walls front tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2013 79,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.10]

both front tyres worn unevenly and have cracks

Fail 8 Nov 2012 76,568 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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn unevenly and have cracks

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,281 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer surfaces

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,354 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

no plates 3d effect but readable

Fail 21 Nov 2008 56,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,440 miles

Brake fluid change due.

Diff drain plug seals leaking.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plates not displaying suppling outlet details, post-code, BSAU 145d.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 43,122 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 43,122 miles

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

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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YE51 LFU 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 YE51 LFU, 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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YE51 LFU is a 2001 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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