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BC05 PVZ

2002 BMW 535

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,993 mi
Last recorded202,993 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PVZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 202,993 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 191,084 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 191,082 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BC05 PVZ is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BC05 PVZ, 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 BC05 PVZ registered?

BC05 PVZ is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BC05 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 PVZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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