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EY52 PFO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,666 mi
Last recorded194,666 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 PFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 194,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 176,716 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 176,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 162,095 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 152,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 139,675 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 139,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 127,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 116,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 101,096 miles

N/S/R seatbelt slightly fraied

tested in wet undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2010 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tested in wet, undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,297 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres are wearing on inner & outer edges,Both rear tyres are worn too 1.6mm on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 82,164 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 82,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,475 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PFO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel 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 EY52 PFO, 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 EY52 PFO registered?

EY52 PFO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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