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FV02 KPU

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,006 mi
Last recorded174,006 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 174,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 164,087 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on o/s sill

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 164,085 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on o/s sill

engine cover fitted

exhaust is deteriorated at flexy

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

exhaust is corroded at flexible sections

o/s/r parking brake performance is low

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 150,048 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes (age)

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Jul 2018 143,469 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 12 Jul 2018 143,469 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,776 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2015 120,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,776 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 105,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 97,722 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,171 miles

N/S front strut gaiter loose

O/S front strut gaiter loose

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,171 miles

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

N/S front strut gaiter loose

O/S front strut gaiter loose

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2007 56,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,732 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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FV02 KPU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FV02 KPU, 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 FV02 KPU registered?

FV02 KPU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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