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RN51 FVH

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,307 mi
Last recorded118,307 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 FVH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,307 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,154 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,951 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 114,498 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,652 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 112,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 110,455 miles

Oil leak ()

both front track control arm bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 28 May 2016 105,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,963 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 93,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 88,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,358 miles

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)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 66,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,189 miles

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 28 Feb 2007 39,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,765 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)

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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RN51 FVH is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RN51 FVH, 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 RN51 FVH registered?

RN51 FVH is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is RN51 FVH safe to buy?

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