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EY02 LVG

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,403 mi
Last recorded80,403 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LVG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint dust cover showing signs of wear

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer side wall has damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2018 77,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp insecure dipped beam bulb holder (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint dust cover showing signs of wear

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer side wall has damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres silght wear to edges

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

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

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

under shields and trays obscuring some test items

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster head broken but still works (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light displayed

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,952 miles

offside front tyre valve perished

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,495 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,349 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,707 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,026 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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EY02 LVG is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY02 LVG, 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 EY02 LVG registered?

EY02 LVG is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is EY02 LVG safe to buy?

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