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BK02 OOJ

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,656 mi
Last recorded225,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OOJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 225,656 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

bodywork in poor condition

boot floor area damaged

both sides sills corroded / sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r arch damaged

parking brake just met requirements, attention required

wipers smeary

Fail 29 Jan 2016 225,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

bodywork in poor condition

boot floor area damaged

both sides sills corroded / sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r arch damaged

parking brake just met requirements, attention required

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Feb 2014 204,327 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 180,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 180,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 150,609 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 142,046 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 135,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 135,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,438 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 119,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 105,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,347 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,607 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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BK02 OOJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK02 OOJ, 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 BK02 OOJ registered?

BK02 OOJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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