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CP02 BKF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,226 mi
Last recorded165,226 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 165,226 miles

Air bag light on

No access to servo and master cylinder for full inspection

Oil leak

Vehicle fitted with sheilds underneath, unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Sep 2008 155,042 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 154,539 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2007 136,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 129,896 miles

wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 28 Apr 2006 129,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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CP02 BKF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CP02 BKF, 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 CP02 BKF registered?

CP02 BKF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is CP02 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP02 BKF shows 6 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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