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DS02 KCF

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,302 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,000 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,141 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,201 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 60,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,345 miles

Fr washer jets poor

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,362 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,602 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 42,602 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 37,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,104 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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DS02 KCF 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 68.4%.

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 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 DS02 KCF, 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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DS02 KCF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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