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BLZ 40

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,653 mi
Last recorded133,653 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 40
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 116,059 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 108,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,118 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 108,085 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,493 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 96,493 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BLZ 40 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BLZ 40, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLZ 40 registered?

BLZ 40 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is BLZ 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 40 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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