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E15 DYL

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,270 mi
Last recorded141,270 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 DYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,270 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,809 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 104,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,794 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S handbrake 54....O/S handbrake 208

Plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,367 miles

front inner discs heavly pitted and worn

o/s/f inner brake pad very close to limit

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,676 miles

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

front brake discs heavily pitted and worn

rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,582 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 55,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,535 miles

engine undertray fitted

front discs corroded on inner edges

n/s rear tyre has deep cuts in tread and both side walls

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre has deep cuts in tread and worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

speed camera detevtor lolder removed prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,475 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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E15 DYL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E15 DYL, 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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E15 DYL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is E15 DYL safe to buy?

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