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OY02 FRJ

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,576 mi
Last recorded188,576 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,576 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 188,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 184,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 182,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 173,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 165,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 156,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,577 miles

N/s/f b rake pad sensor wire adrift

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 137,247 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,273 miles

N/S/F tyre has a chunk out of side wall however no cords are showing

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 120,692 miles

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

N/S/F tyre has a chunk out of side wall however no cords are showing

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 114,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front dip headlamp not secure

Fail 26 Mar 2010 114,364 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front dip headlamp not secure

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,408 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 85,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,550 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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OY02 FRJ is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY02 FRJ, 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 OY02 FRJ registered?

OY02 FRJ is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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