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Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rose bush slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rose bush slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight damage n/s/f outer sidewall
Both front tyres side wall damage
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wiper linkage worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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RY51 TZU is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RY51 TZU, 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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RY51 TZU is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 5 February 2002.
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