2001 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · WJ51 YJY
2001 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 136,234 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WJ51 YJY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2021
- 136,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ51 YJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 535 (WJ51 YJY) between September 2006 and April 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
WJ51 YJY Mileage History
- 12/09/200658,912 mi
- 13/09/200774,381 mi+15,469 mi
- 06/09/200887,221 mi+12,840 mi
- 25/08/200997,814 mi+10,593 mi
- 08/01/2012103,328 mi+5,514 mi
- 07/02/2013107,026 mi+3,698 mi
- 24/03/2014110,942 mi+3,916 mi
- 04/08/2015117,577 mi+6,635 mi
- 04/08/2015117,577 mi
- 03/08/2016122,947 mi+5,370 mi
- 03/08/2016122,947 mi
- 03/08/2017126,831 mi+3,884 mi
- 27/07/2018132,298 mi+5,467 mi
- 19/04/2021136,234 mi+3,936 mi
Average of roughly 5,296 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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