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WR02 FKC

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 FKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013
Fail 13 May 2013

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2012 175,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 175,261 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,112 miles

NSF slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 18 May 2010

n/s/f slight play in strreing drop arm.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 May 2009

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rubber mount on oil filter housing broken

unable to read mileometer

Pass 29 May 2008 133,244 miles

one of oil filter housing mountins broken

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2007 121,758 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Fail 24 May 2007 121,755 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 23 May 2006 107,958 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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WR02 FKC is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WR02 FKC, 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 WR02 FKC registered?

WR02 FKC is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is WR02 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 FKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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