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EN02 SKZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 59,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,857 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,788 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,396 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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EN02 SKZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EN02 SKZ, 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 EN02 SKZ registered?

EN02 SKZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is EN02 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 SKZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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