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EY52 PAO

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,953 mi
Last recorded71,953 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 PAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,953 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 71,953 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,158 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

child seat at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,697 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 23,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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EY52 PAO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY52 PAO, 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 EY52 PAO registered?

EY52 PAO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is EY52 PAO safe to buy?

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