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DJZ 8225

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,009 mi
Last recorded186,009 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 8225
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 186,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 183,268 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 183,235 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 173,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 164,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 164,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,795 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 148,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 139,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 128,876 miles

advise exhaust blow

advise nearside rear droplink

advise rear number plate

advise sills covered

Fail 3 Jul 2013 128,876 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise exhaust blow

advise nearside rear droplink

advise rear number plate

advise sills covered

Pass 2 Jul 2012 130,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,285 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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DJZ 8225 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJZ 8225, 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 DJZ 8225 registered?

DJZ 8225 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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