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GY52 GWW

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 GWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,793 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,848 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 91,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 81,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 68,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,916 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 63,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,089 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,089 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 39,646 miles

Offside Rear 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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GY52 GWW is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY52 GWW, 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 GY52 GWW registered?

GY52 GWW is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GY52 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 GWW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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