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P777 OMA

2002 BMW 535

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 OMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 144,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,235 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 128,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,841 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,480 miles

n/s/front tyre low tread on inside and outside edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 2 Jan 2013 117,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front tyre low tread on inside and outside edges

o/s and n/s rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 5 Jan 2012 110,817 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 110,817 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod 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)

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

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 9 Dec 2010

air bag warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2009
Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 72,625 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P777 OMA is a 2002 BMW 535 in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P777 OMA, 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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P777 OMA is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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