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DV02 ORW

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

225,092 mi
Last recorded225,092 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 ORW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 225,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 342,521 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 342,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 330,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 330,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 319,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 308,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 186,612 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 179,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 179,295 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 166,114 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 166,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 153,546 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 153,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,051 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 135,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,097 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 124,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 112,591 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 112,589 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 101,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,075 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 93,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 83,188 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 80,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 80,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,320 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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DV02 ORW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DV02 ORW, 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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DV02 ORW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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