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DS02 OGV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,703 mi
Last recorded170,703 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 OGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 170,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges getting close to legal limits

Pass 8 Jul 2017 166,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 162,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,424 miles

n/s front brake pad wear indicator not connected to pad

Fail 15 Jul 2014 153,424 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pad wear indicator not connected to pad n/s

Pass 19 Jun 2013 149,037 miles

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

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriated

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear handbrake effort slightly weak

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake application uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2012 144,510 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear exhuast heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 140,881 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 140,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 138,333 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

o/s rear disc slightly worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 138,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

o/s rear disc slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 134,249 miles

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

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

n/s front position lamps dim

o/s and n/s front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 131,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 131,002 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OGV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue 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 DS02 OGV, 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 DS02 OGV registered?

DS02 OGV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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