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GV02 VCY

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 VCY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,106 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm 235/45/17Y

Fail 15 Jul 2014 74,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre on 3mm 235/45/17Y

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,264 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 235/45/17Y

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,930 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,022 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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GV02 VCY is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV02 VCY, 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 GV02 VCY registered?

GV02 VCY is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is GV02 VCY safe to buy?

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