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LJ02 WUW

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,183 mi
Last recorded137,183 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 WUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,103 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has corrosion setting in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 137,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 137,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,678 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 125,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 105,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2008 80,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,549 miles

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

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

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)

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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LJ02 WUW is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJ02 WUW, 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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LJ02 WUW is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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