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FG02 NLJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 NLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,957 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,337 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,408 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,656 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,621 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,822 miles

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Rear tyres 2mm

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Handbrake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,554 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,307 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,206 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,496 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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FG02 NLJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FG02 NLJ, 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 FG02 NLJ registered?

FG02 NLJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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