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EJ02 USB

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 USB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,151 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,779 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber leaking fluid

offside front shock absorber leaking fluid

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,055 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber leaking fluid

offside front shock absorber leaking fluid

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,566 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,463 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 42,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,934 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,934 miles

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

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 USB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ02 USB, 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 USB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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