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MM52 CVF

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 CVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017
Pass 9 Jul 2016 133,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,388 miles

engine management light staying on

front wipers split but still clearing screen

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside rear wheels slightly rubbing on inner wheel arch when vechile jacked up

nearside rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

oil leak

rear diff slightly damp

reverse lights inoperative

small chip in front windowscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2015 127,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine management light staying on

front wipers split but still clearing screen

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside rear wheels slightly rubbing on inner wheel arch when vechile jacked up

nearside rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak

rear diff slightly damp

reverse lights inoperative

small chip in front windowscreen

Pass 19 May 2014 122,103 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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,845 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 109,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,126 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 101,064 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,927 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,796 miles

both rear tyres on 3.5mm (1.6mm legal limit)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,783 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 36,148 miles

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

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

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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MM52 CVF is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MM52 CVF, 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 MM52 CVF registered?

MM52 CVF is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is MM52 CVF safe to buy?

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