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AJ52 XOB

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,708 mi
Last recorded106,708 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 XOB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,708 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,490 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 85,278 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak coming from diff

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,052 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,701 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,381 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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AJ52 XOB is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,681 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 AJ52 XOB, 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 24 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 AJ52 XOB registered?

AJ52 XOB is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AJ52 XOB safe to buy?

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