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LS52 SJV

2002 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 SJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,794 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,399 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,392 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,542 miles

engine pan and floor pan fittiead not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,036 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,720 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 SJV is a 2002 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS52 SJV, 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 LS52 SJV registered?

LS52 SJV is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is LS52 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 SJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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