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WM02 FXS

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FXS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake effort slightly weak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 130,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both deterated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. %16 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,452 miles

Oil leak evident

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,006 miles

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

nearside rear (outersill) suspension component mounting perscribed area is corroded but not considered exessive

offside front (inner door sill / outer sill) seat belt anchorage perscribed area is corroded but not considered exessive

Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 102,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,839 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,507 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,681 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 57,369 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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WM02 FXS 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 WM02 FXS, 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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What year was WM02 FXS registered?

WM02 FXS is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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