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LY02 GWX

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,359 mi
Last recorded98,359 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 GWX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,888 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,763 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR, LENSES HAZED

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc is significantly corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,671 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17w (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH DIP BEAM IMAGES VERY POOR, LENSES HAZED

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc is significantly corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 83,376 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL IN POOR CONDITION

HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR ,LENSES HAZED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM ,ONLY JUST MEETING PASS CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM,ONLY JUST MEETING PASS CRITERIA (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,890 miles

BOTH front brake discs significantly corroded

Brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

Front wipers clear poorly

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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,125 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear wheels touching inner wheel arches when fully jacked up

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 20 Feb 2008 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,301 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 35,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 29,824 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outter edges.

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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LY02 GWX is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY02 GWX, 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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LY02 GWX is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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