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EW51 JMW

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,475 mi
Last recorded65,475 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW51 JMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,155 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,448 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,913 miles

wear noted on front and rear brake discs

wet test carried out

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,126 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on the outer walls

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,929 miles

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

full engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,037 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,679 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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EW51 JMW is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EW51 JMW, 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 EW51 JMW registered?

EW51 JMW is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is EW51 JMW safe to buy?

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