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BN02 FSK

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,738 mi
Last recorded23,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 FSK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 236,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 208,721 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 208,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar links dust covers split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 178,111 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 178,111 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 140,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,742 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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BN02 FSK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN02 FSK, 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 BN02 FSK registered?

BN02 FSK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is BN02 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 FSK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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