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AL51 BMW

2002 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,961 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,054 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,670 miles

eml on

Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,378 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,341 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,564 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,586 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,144 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,324 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to kerbing rib

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,341 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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AL51 BMW is a 2002 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AL51 BMW, 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.

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What year was AL51 BMW registered?

AL51 BMW is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AL51 BMW safe to buy?

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