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YF51 UNH

2002 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 UNH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 128,222 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak over p/s

stonecip to screen

Pass 10 Mar 2010 126,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 126,278 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 5 Mar 2009 123,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 114,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,822 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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YF51 UNH is a 2002 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF51 UNH, 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 YF51 UNH registered?

YF51 UNH is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is YF51 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 UNH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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