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EK02 PLO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,351 mi
Last recorded149,351 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 PLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 149,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes surface corrosion and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to covid standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to covid standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine runs lump but passed emissions

Pass 24 Sep 2020 149,029 miles

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

front to rear under trays fitted

front under tray security

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

front to rear under trays fitted

front under tray security

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 10 Aug 2019 143,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner / outer sill holed and corroded beneath outer sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,468 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won/t ajust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire marked with chalk (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers on outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2017 128,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 117,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,954 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in rack

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,922 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in rack

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,972 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Nearside & offside rear tyres near limit

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,332 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside front tyre near limit

Play in rack

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,316 miles

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

Air bag light on

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside front tyre near limit

Play in rack

Sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,248 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

outer sill covers and vehicle undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,248 miles

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

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

outer sill covers and vehicle undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,202 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number plate discoloured

wiper blades split

Fail 22 Sep 2009 78,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number plate discoloured

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,097 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,097 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 PLO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK02 PLO, 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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EK02 PLO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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