MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak rear diff ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak rear diff ()
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger bracket broken. (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Rubber missing. (2.4.C.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres getting low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front to rear brake pipes have application of underseal
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front to rear brake pipes have application of underseal
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
front torque arm bush's split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front torque arm bush's split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S REAR HAND BRAKE NOT AS GOOD AS N/S
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU02 NWZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DU02 NWZ, 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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DU02 NWZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2002.
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