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LC02 ZXT

2002 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

127,660 mi
Last recorded127,660 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ZXT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 124,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,513 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 123,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 122,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 122,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 120,921 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 120,918 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front osf wheel movement

Pass 28 May 2019 118,254 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2019 118,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,743 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 112,229 miles

extensive undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 112,227 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour all blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes on inner wing (2.3.3b)

Offside Front slight play in bottom ball joint

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Front tyre cracking

windscreen has small chips

Pass 22 Jun 2015 101,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 98,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,769 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr child seat insecure. Seat belt not clipped into locking mechanism

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 78,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 68,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 53,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 53,042 miles

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

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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LC02 ZXT is a 2002 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LC02 ZXT, 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 LC02 ZXT registered?

LC02 ZXT is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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