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FX02 TYW

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,851 mi
Last recorded178,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TYW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 178,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 176,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 174,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 171,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 168,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 164,153 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 159,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 150,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 142,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2011 133,476 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 128,989 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2010 128,989 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front brake discs inner face in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 124,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 119,113 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 119,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 115,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust brackett corroded

front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust brackett corroded

front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 112,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 112,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,528 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 TYW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TYW, 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 FX02 TYW registered?

FX02 TYW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FX02 TYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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