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OE52 YRG

2003 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,433 mi
Last recorded174,433 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YRG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 174,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 168,201 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 163,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 157,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 149,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,623 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 138,696 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low, brake warning light on dash

Fail 6 Jul 2010 138,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low, brake warning light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2009 133,848 miles

Brake warning light on!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn off on inside edge!

Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,823 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)

nsf fog light broken

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 105,853 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,382 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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OE52 YRG is a 2003 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 100,173 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 OE52 YRG, 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 23 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 YRG registered?

OE52 YRG is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is OE52 YRG safe to buy?

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