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OU52 NWZ

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,207 mi
Last recorded108,207 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 100,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 81,405 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)

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,405 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2007 65,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check brake fluid

Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,249 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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OU52 NWZ is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OU52 NWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 NWZ registered?

OU52 NWZ is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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