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RE02 WKL

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 145,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 137,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,828 miles

offside front tyre cut sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2011 118,780 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)

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

offside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,953 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 103,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 96,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 93,001 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 77,287 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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RE02 WKL is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RE02 WKL, 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 RE02 WKL registered?

RE02 WKL is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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