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EG02 MMU

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,298 mi
Last recorded145,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 MMU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2016 145,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 133,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2013 120,870 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2013 120,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2013 113,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2012 100,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 77,799 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 61,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/r jack pad missing

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to grivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,348 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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EG02 MMU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EG02 MMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG02 MMU registered?

EG02 MMU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is EG02 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 MMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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