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EP02 KMV

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 KMV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 122,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front flexible joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray insecure and nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 6 Oct 2021

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Rear sill corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Rear sill corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,958 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - upper of 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel section above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 109,320 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers under vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers under vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,777 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 91,777 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind offside rear brake

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,156 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,894 miles

washers need ajusting

Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

washers need ajusting

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,301 miles

engine oil level is low

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,972 miles

Front brake pads low .

Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 34,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EP02 KMV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EP02 KMV, 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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EP02 KMV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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