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LM02 BTE

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,073 mi
Last recorded164,073 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 BTE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 164,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 161,065 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 154,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,545 miles

Both front tyres beginning to wear on outer edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,446 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 136,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 118,434 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 112,700 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 112,700 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2011 104,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 104,288 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 94,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 94,769 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 83,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 70,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 56,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 38,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2005 23,778 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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LM02 BTE is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM02 BTE, 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 LM02 BTE registered?

LM02 BTE is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is LM02 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 BTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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