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EK02 NXO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,444 mi
Last recorded134,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 NXO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,909 miles

both front road wheels have slight distortion

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front anti roll bar saddle bush has slight play

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear bearing very slight noise

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,904 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front anti roll bar links minor play

flat spot to o/s/f and n/s/r wheel

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated not rough

o/s/f tyre small cut to sidewall

supension shows age/wear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,150 miles

both front anti-roll bar links have slight play

general underbody corrosion

suspension shows age/wear

tested in wet

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 128,962 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 122,663 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 122,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 100,478 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 71,205 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 71,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,124 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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EK02 NXO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK02 NXO, 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 EK02 NXO registered?

EK02 NXO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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