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DK02 TOU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

275,146 mi
Last recorded275,146 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 TOU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 275,146 miles

corrosion to NSR sill

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 262,519 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill seem (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill seem (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 255,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes coroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 250,400 miles

Exhaust has been repaired by at flex

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 243,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 234,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 234,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 225,049 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded off [at gearbox]

Front discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2012 213,450 miles

exhaust mounting on the gearbox is corroded and insecure

front discs corroded slightly on inner face

Fail 9 May 2012 213,450 miles

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

exhaust mounting on the gearbox is corroded and insecure

front discs corroded slightly on inner face

Pass 19 May 2011 201,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 189,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 177,685 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre perished and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2008 165,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 153,376 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 153,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 134,860 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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DK02 TOU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK02 TOU, 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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DK02 TOU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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