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MT52 YYO

2002 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,794 mi
Last recorded100,794 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 YYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,794 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 100,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,405 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,643 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED ON OUTER EDGE OF SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,511 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE,S.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON OUTER EDGE,S.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER HOSE.ON INNER WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER HOSE.ON INNER WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,283 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,744 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,676 miles

slight bind noted at nearside rear wheel??

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,489 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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MT52 YYO is a 2002 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT52 YYO, 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 MT52 YYO registered?

MT52 YYO is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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