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EA52 ROU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,857 mi
Last recorded131,857 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 ROU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine managment lamp on

front number plate deteriating

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear brake discs lipped

rear heat shield insecure

reat tyres worn on the inner edges

slight dampness to the power steering fluid bottle

slight outer side wall damage to the offside rear tyre

slight wear in both front D bushes

stone chips to the windscreen

unable to fully inspect the rear coil springs and shock absorbers

Fail 4 May 2011 123,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment lamp on

front number plate deteriating

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear brake discs lipped

rear heat shield insecure

reat tyres worn on the inner edges

slight dampness to the power steering fluid bottle

slight outer side wall damage to the offside rear tyre

slight wear in both front D bushes

stone chips to the windscreen

unable to fully inspect the rear coil springs and shock absorbers

Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

water leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 105,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 96,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,822 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 84,821 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,193 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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EA52 ROU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA52 ROU, 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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EA52 ROU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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