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ST52 RVL

2002 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,226 mi
Last recorded103,226 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 RVL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 103,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,455 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Front slight play in antiroll bar link rod

rear brake imbalance is high

Fail 1 Jul 2017 99,455 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Offside Front slight play in antiroll bar link rod

rear brake imbalance is high

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 95,038 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 94,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,493 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,163 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and should be renewed soon .

Slight oil leak, prop to rear diff joint.

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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ST52 RVL is a 2002 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST52 RVL, 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 ST52 RVL registered?

ST52 RVL is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is ST52 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 RVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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