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FX02 TTV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,783 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside slight nearside sill damage

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Oct 2014 107,756 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

near side seal damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2014 107,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

near side seal damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,817 miles

front brake disc corroded

slight oil leak o/s steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake disc corroded

slight oil leak o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,344 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 48,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 TTV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX02 TTV, 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 TTV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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