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YE52 XJL

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 XJL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 67,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks are deep but no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on the outer edge , sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep crack along the circumference of tread in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 66,679 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades parking in the drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on the outer edge , sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep crack along the circumference of tread in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 65,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 65,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust shield slightly insecure

slight oil leak rear differential

Pass 26 May 2022 64,504 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 64,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 64,028 miles

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

eml on dash

Fail 24 May 2021 64,027 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 6 May 2020 63,403 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 62,275 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 62,275 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,045 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 60,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 59,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Would recommend replacement in near future. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 May 2016 57,219 miles

both front and rear tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 8 May 2015 53,559 miles

N/S/F Outer sidewall scuffed & cut

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

Fail 7 May 2015 555,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Outer sidewall scuffed & cut

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 53,249 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,818 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,092 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,091 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,667 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,532 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning offside front on

Pass 4 Nov 2005 15,849 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 15,832 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGES

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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YE52 XJL is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE52 XJL, 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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YE52 XJL is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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