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EY02 OJG

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,844 mi
Last recorded195,844 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 OJG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 195,844 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 195,844 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded main pipes rusted (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 169,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 169,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 142,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,550 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 105,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,704 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 76,757 miles

Drivers door mirror deteriorated

Rear brake discs may soon need attention

Rear brake pads may soon need attention

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 69,621 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,281 miles

slight corrosion on edges of inner faces of all brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,751 miles

Parking brake only just passes at 17%.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 65,244 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 OJG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY02 OJG registered?

EY02 OJG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is EY02 OJG safe to buy?

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