2002 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · OY02 APU
2002 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 171,395 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY02 APU Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 171,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY02 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 535 (OY02 APU) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Fuel pipe leaking Pipes connecting to tank corroded through and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OY02 APU Mileage History
- 09/03/200650,501 mi
- 28/02/200761,842 mi+11,341 mi
- 28/02/200761,842 mi
- 20/02/200870,331 mi+8,489 mi
- 20/02/200870,331 mi
- 12/02/200981,420 mi+11,089 mi
- 12/02/200981,420 mi
- 27/01/201092,076 mi+10,656 mi
- 21/01/2011100,936 mi+8,860 mi
- 26/01/2011101,140 mi+204 mi
- 19/01/2012110,263 mi+9,123 mi
- 15/01/2013117,074 mi+6,811 mi
- 22/01/2013117,074 mi
- 09/01/2014121,207 mi+4,133 mi
- 06/01/2015125,411 mi+4,204 mi
- 07/01/2015125,413 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2016131,720 mi+6,307 mi
- 17/01/2017135,877 mi+4,157 mi
- 20/01/2017135,877 mi
- 16/01/2018139,359 mi+3,482 mi
- 23/01/2019147,970 mi+8,611 mi
- 23/01/2019147,970 mi
- 05/01/2021162,573 mi+14,603 mi
- 25/01/2022164,426 mi+1,853 mi
- 10/02/2023166,662 mi+2,236 mi
- 01/02/2024167,673 mi+1,011 mi
- 23/01/2025169,150 mi+1,477 mi
- 24/01/2025169,150 mi
- 27/01/2026171,382 mi+2,232 mi
- 03/02/2026171,395 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,073 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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