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DE02 CXT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,022 mi
Last recorded210,022 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 CXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 210,022 miles

All discs corroded

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

Slight corrosion to sills

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 200,780 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both of on lower wishbone just behind hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly chafed offside & nearside slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 190,834 miles

Central diesel lines corroded

Front pads and disc's worn

Front position lights different styles but both work

Fail 7 Apr 2017 190,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 flexi pipes have snapped and causing exhaust blow (7.1.2)

Central Fuel pipe leaking x2 fuel pipes along floor leaking and corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Wheel is a spare wheel and different to the other side (4.1.A.1a)

Chip in windscreen

Front pads and disc's worn

Front position lights are a different style to each other but both work

Nearside Front Brake sticking slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Outer ball joint front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Excessive play and rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint has some play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 171,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 161,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 161,228 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 152,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,768 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 130,282 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 126,556 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 119,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,589 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 111,589 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,443 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 91,180 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on inner edge 235/45 zr17

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,750 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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DE02 CXT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE02 CXT, 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 DE02 CXT registered?

DE02 CXT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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