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DU02 NWZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,273 mi
Last recorded215,273 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 215,273 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 215,273 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 214,070 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 214,067 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 209,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 209,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 198,769 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 198,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 185,902 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 172,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 172,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 157,543 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 157,543 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 142,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 142,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front torque arm bush's split

Pass 27 Mar 2010 124,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 107,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,153 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 75,097 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 56,025 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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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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