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BG02 MJV

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

301,558 mi
Last recorded301,558 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 301,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 265,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 265,615 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 238,487 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2009 229,575 miles

OSF foglamp broken. Handbrake poor on OSR

Fail 30 Dec 2009 229,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OSF foglamp broken. Handbrake poor on OSR

Pass 29 Dec 2008 205,389 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 205,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OSF fog lamp broken.Drivers window not working.

Pass 28 Dec 2007 180,999 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 149,718 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 111,839 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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BG02 MJV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG02 MJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG02 MJV registered?

BG02 MJV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is BG02 MJV safe to buy?

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