MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,864 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
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)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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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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LV52 UNF is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 6 December 2002.
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