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DA52 DFG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,270 mi
Last recorded226,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 226,270 miles

exhaust corroded

fule pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 226,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

fule pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 202,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both side tyres wearing from inner walls

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 190,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 190,686 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 177,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 177,153 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 150,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 130,554 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 119,600 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 119,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 87,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 80,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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DA52 DFG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA52 DFG, 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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DA52 DFG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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