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EJ02 AFZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,296 mi
Last recorded146,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 146,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2017 146,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,705 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 126,389 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake pipe has contamination

Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,949 miles

surface corrosion emerging on front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jan 2014 120,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

surface corrosion emerging on front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Nov 2013 120,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,724 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,817 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 102,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 98,394 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washers working o/k but loosing water from valve

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,843 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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EJ02 AFZ 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 73.3%.

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 EJ02 AFZ, 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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EJ02 AFZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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