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RL02 NPA

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,594 mi
Last recorded124,594 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 NPA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,594 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,493 miles

advanced wear nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,493 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advanced wear nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,158 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,924 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,025 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,940 miles

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2010 78,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 57,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,023 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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RL02 NPA is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RL02 NPA, 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 RL02 NPA registered?

RL02 NPA is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is RL02 NPA safe to buy?

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