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LV52 UNF

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,864 mi
Last recorded80,864 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UNF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 80,864 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 76,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing abnormal noise when rotated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear slight damage/deterioration (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

collapsed breather hose in engine bay

Fail 25 May 2023 76,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine is misfiring, mil active (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is broken, lamp internals are insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack and/or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe leaking in engine bay (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing abnormal noise when rotated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both rear slight damage/deterioration (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

collapsed breather hose in engine bay

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,765 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 75,765 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside rear upper (rear) control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside rear upper (front) control arm excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,074 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,755 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 60,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,452 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres on the legal limit

n/s/f and both rear tyres are original tyres and are of the age that i recommend they are changed asap

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,630 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,874 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,874 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,984 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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LV52 UNF is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV52 UNF, 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 LV52 UNF registered?

LV52 UNF is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is LV52 UNF safe to buy?

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