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EF02 AZV

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

243,817 mi
Last recorded243,817 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 AZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 243,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 226,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 220,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 192,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 192,665 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temporary unleaded fuel cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perished. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 183,299 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

o/s headlamp lense cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2015 173,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 157,122 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 157,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 149,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 132,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,827 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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EF02 AZV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF02 AZV, 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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EF02 AZV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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