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LS52 FEV

2002 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,906 mi
Last recorded137,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 FEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 137,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 137,906 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 133,392 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 133,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side front grill insurcure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 122,656 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,028 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 104,961 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 104,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,385 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2007

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight side wall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2006 85,195 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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LS52 FEV is a 2002 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS52 FEV, 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 LS52 FEV registered?

LS52 FEV is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is LS52 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 FEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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