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EU52 AWJ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,547 mi
Last recorded141,547 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 141,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,946 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 138,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 134,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 126,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,700 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,247 miles

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

offside rear brake pad low warning indicator insecure

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,886 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,614 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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EU52 AWJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU52 AWJ, 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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EU52 AWJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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