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AW02 ADW

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 ADW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 99,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Front auto level adjusting link insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear number plate deteriorating

underbody , engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,855 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear number plate deteriorating

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,296 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to fully view all underside brake pipes due to vehicle design

underside and engine shields fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,840 miles

X2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

X4 all tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing down

Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,721 miles

Both rear tyres wearing down at centre

rear pads wearing down

Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,712 miles

Rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 54,725 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 54,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 44,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AW02 ADW is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AW02 ADW, 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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AW02 ADW is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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