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RG02 OTJ

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OTJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,184 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Levelling Sensor (7.12 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 115,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,575 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,095 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 115,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,608 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Pass 1 May 2018 93,206 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 93,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2017 82,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,129 miles

o/s/f/ tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,716 miles

Both OSF & OSR tyres have cracks but not through to cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,638 miles

Both front tyres have cracks, but not through to cords

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,692 miles

Offside front shock absorber dust gaitor split

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,846 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 46,846 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,932 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,362 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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RG02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RG02 OTJ, 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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RG02 OTJ is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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