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FX02 JZA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,406 mi
Last recorded201,406 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 JZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 201,406 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust flexi pipes slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 189,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 183,991 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slightly split wipers smear

fuel line pipe running along the nearside starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2016 146,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,186 miles

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

fuel line pipe running along the n/s starting to corrode

wipers smear

Fail 15 Oct 2015 138,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel line pipe running along the n/s starting to corrode

wipers smear

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,276 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 121,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,910 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 107,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,639 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Due to the covers underneath the car i am unable to inspect some steering/body/suspension and braking components.

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

o.s.f steering arm has slight play.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,000 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 65,000 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,405 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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FX02 JZA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX02 JZA, 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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FX02 JZA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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