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LE02 XZK

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,257 mi
Last recorded91,257 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 XZK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 91,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,332 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,495 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,649 miles

HEAD LAMP WASHERS FITTED BUT NOT WORKING

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

STEERING BOX DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STEERING IDLER DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADES (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADES (8.2.3)

HEAD LAMP WASHERS FITTED BUT NOT WORKING

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

STEERING BOX DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STEERING IDLER DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,764 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 55,337 miles

N/S front inner wheel arch trim insecure at front edge.

N/S front tyre worn on both edges.

N/S rear tyre close to legal limit. Nail in tyre. Cuts out of tyre side wall.

Fail 29 May 2012 55,337 miles

N/S front inner wheel arch trim insecure at front edge.

N/S front tyre worn on both edges.

N/S rear tyre close to legal limit. Nail in tyre. Cuts out of tyre side wall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,792 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front caliper binding

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,703 miles

nearside outer washer jet blocked

nearside rear tyre 3.5-4 mm

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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LE02 XZK is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LE02 XZK, 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 LE02 XZK registered?

LE02 XZK is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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