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EF52 JXJ

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,373 mi
Last recorded178,373 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 178,373 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 178,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 176,768 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 170,262 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 160,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 152,129 miles

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f suspension level sensor broken

rear tyres adevance wear 265/35ZR18

Pass 9 Mar 2009 138,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,104 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 100,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,927 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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EF52 JXJ is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF52 JXJ, 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 EF52 JXJ registered?

EF52 JXJ is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is EF52 JXJ safe to buy?

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