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CV02 BDE

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,936 mi
Last recorded184,936 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 184,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 178,356 miles

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

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

brake pad waring light on

oil low

Pass 25 Aug 2014 167,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 166,991 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 153,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 153,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 130,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 122,972 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,029 miles

brake pad warning wire not on pad n/s/f

light blue smoke from engine

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak on engine o/s

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 97,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,238 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 83,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,676 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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CV02 BDE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV02 BDE, 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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CV02 BDE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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