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EG52 FZT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,588 mi
Last recorded154,588 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 FZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 154,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

High level brake light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 146,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 146,647 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension level sensor linkage broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 129,805 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 129,805 miles

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

Front Brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,968 miles

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)

o/s/f suspension level sensor linkage broken

Fail 27 Oct 2010 122,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

o/s/f suspension level sensor linkage broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 113,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,602 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 86,602 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,421 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has chunks out of sidewall but not exposing cords.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 62,097 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EG52 FZT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG52 FZT, 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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What year was EG52 FZT registered?

EG52 FZT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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