MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both. (electric). (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn leading (arm). in lower hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect obscure. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer. (rose joint). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at lower inner sill. (1.1.11 (c))
both rear lower sills corroded, weak.
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
centre stop light not working
rear diff damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dampness around p/s pump
Oil leak ()
o/s mirror glass not very tight in unit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Dampness around p/s pump
Oil leak ()
n/s/r flexi hose perished
o/s mirror glass not very tight in unit
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake disc/s are becoming worn
corrosion to nearside sill
engine mangment light on
slight free play offside steering rack arm
splits in offside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake disc/s are becoming worn
corrosion to nearside sill
engine mangment light on
slight free play offside steering rack arm
splits in offside front tyre sidewall
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake disc/s are worn
both rear brake hoses are perished
nearside rear tyre on limit
offside front brake hose chafed
offside rear tyre near limit / on limit
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake disc/s are worn
both rear brake hoses are perished
nearside rear tyre on limit
offside front brake hose chafed
offside rear tyre near limit / on limit
oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
airbag light on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
airbag light on
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
airbag light on
both rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
offside front brake hose slightly twisted
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
nsf tyre sidewall damaged
offside front br4ake very slightly sticky
offside front tyre wearing opn inner edge
offside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall and spliting
rear brake discs slightly pitted
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
nsf tyre sidewall damaged
offside front br4ake very slightly sticky
offside front tyre wearing opn inner edge
offside rear tyre damage to inner sidewall and spliting
rear brake discs slightly pitted
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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FA02 ZNE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 FA02 ZNE, 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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FA02 ZNE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 2002.
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