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EF02 EHV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,197 mi
Last recorded185,197 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 EHV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 185,197 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil liking

Fail 3 Dec 2015 185,197 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil liking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 173,431 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 164,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 151,530 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 151,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 135,856 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 135,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2010 113,685 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 113,685 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,751 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,751 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 81,213 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,884 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,884 miles

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

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 EHV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF02 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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