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KD52 CHO

2002 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,361 mi
Last recorded157,361 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 CHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 157,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested risk of rear brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor pan mid way up vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 155,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 147,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 108,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wisbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor loose.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,412 miles

Offside Rear 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 14 Jan 2014 82,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,796 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,298 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,164 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,609 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn on inner edges

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 35,609 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,766 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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KD52 CHO is a 2002 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KD52 CHO, 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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KD52 CHO is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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