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KE02 FJY

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,223 mi
Last recorded117,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 FJY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,223 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 112,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,026 miles

washer pipes require attention

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

washer pipes require attention

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,023 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,221 miles

prevented to inspect rear axle bushes due to covers

Pass 5 Nov 2007 61,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,444 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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KE02 FJY 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 77.8%.

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 KE02 FJY, 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 KE02 FJY registered?

KE02 FJY is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is KE02 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 FJY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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