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LN02 FRR

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,987 mi
Last recorded114,987 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 FRR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 114,987 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,344 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 103,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Petrol leak in boot space, suspected carry-can faulty.

Pass 4 May 2018 97,789 miles

EXHAUST; valve control unit missing > rear.

Fail 1 May 2018 97,789 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear's. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST; valve control unit missing > rear.

Pass 3 May 2017 91,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 63,046 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,246 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,669 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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LN02 FRR is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LN02 FRR, 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 LN02 FRR registered?

LN02 FRR is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is LN02 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 FRR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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