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RX52 ANU

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,557 mi
Last recorded134,557 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ANU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 134,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 134,557 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SatNav (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outre edge and underinflated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 125,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,578 miles

dampness around rear diff

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front brake disc's seem well worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,885 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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RX52 ANU is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX52 ANU, 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 RX52 ANU registered?

RX52 ANU is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 ANU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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