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FG52 BNL

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,843 mi
Last recorded153,843 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 BNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 153,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 153,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 100,679 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 100,677 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face inner pads appear low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,054 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,054 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

Pass 27 Nov 2007 61,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 42,310 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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FG52 BNL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG52 BNL, 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 FG52 BNL registered?

FG52 BNL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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