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D11 BSG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,547 mi
Last recorded70,547 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 BSG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 70,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,177 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 62,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush CASTER ARM (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Both steering rack gaiters are held by a single cable tie and also missing one clip

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside front caster arm bush slight play

Offside front inner tied rod slight play

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread

Offside rear tyre is cracking within tread and sidewall

Oil leak

P.A.S Bottle slight seepage

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,316 miles

EML light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,805 miles

Oil leak

engine oil low

Fail 22 Jan 2014 58,805 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,158 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight fluid seepage from steering gaitors.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,147 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

steering gaitors slight seepage

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,551 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside steering moist

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,475 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,003 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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D11 BSG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D11 BSG, 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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D11 BSG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is D11 BSG safe to buy?

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