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BK02 KTP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 145,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 145,543 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 143,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in nearside Front inner steering arm

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 155,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 142,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 142,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 139,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 136,652 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 136,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear 2OFF over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hand brake 9% effort

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2017 129,933 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 120,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,082 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 107,047 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,456 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,455 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,350 miles

offside rear light damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 84,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,842 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside floor,fuel pipes,various under trays damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,422 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

slight movement in lower bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,384 miles

see advise note454851016192

Fail 21 Apr 2006 40,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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BK02 KTP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK02 KTP, 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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BK02 KTP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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