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WM51 DWE

2002 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,368 mi
Last recorded106,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 DWE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,368 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 106,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 106,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 106,250 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front & rear number plates have no post code,bsau number and also no supplier

damage to near side rear outer sill

damage to nearside rear door

Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,815 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2006 62,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,823 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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WM51 DWE is a 2002 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WM51 DWE, 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 WM51 DWE registered?

WM51 DWE is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is WM51 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 DWE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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