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BJ02 TOV

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,073 mi
Last recorded177,073 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 TOV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 177,073 miles

225/55/16 X 4

FRONT TO REAR M/B/PIPES H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

PB EFFIENCY 17%-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTICS X 3

REAR WINDOWS HEAVILY SMOKED

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SLIGHT E X LEAK-PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 29 Jun 2015 166,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 156,227 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

TPMS lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 156,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

TPMS lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 144,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 144,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 31 May 2012 130,947 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded (beside fuel tank).

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 118,479 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s rear door does not open.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,035 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 91,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 91,074 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 76,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 45,884 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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BJ02 TOV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ02 TOV, 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 BJ02 TOV registered?

BJ02 TOV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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