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VO52 UBB

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 UBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 104,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded alongside offside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,157 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2025 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,651 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 88,794 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 8 Mar 2021 88,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 86,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,315 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,029 miles

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,627 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play nearside lower front balljoint

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,445 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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VO52 UBB is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO52 UBB, 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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VO52 UBB is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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