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EY02 OAW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

235,522 mi
Last recorded235,522 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 OAW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 235,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 227,076 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 227,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 209,845 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 194,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 194,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 171,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 142,810 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 142,810 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 119,678 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Feb 2010 119,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,984 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,801 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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EY02 OAW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY02 OAW, 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 EY02 OAW registered?

EY02 OAW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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