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H3 BKG

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

239,586 mi
Last recorded239,586 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 239,586 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroded

front flexi has slight leak of exhaust gases

n/s/f suspension arm has slight play in balljoint

o/s/f &n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 239,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes front to rear corroded

front flexi has slight leak of exhaust gases

n/s/f suspension arm has slight play in balljoint

o/s/f &n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 239,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Trapped (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 229,886 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 211,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 211,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 191,636 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 175,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 165,379 miles

front discs very worn.

front tyres wearing very thin on edges. advise replace and check vehicle tracking.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 165,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs very worn.

front tyres wearing very thin on edges. advise replace and check vehicle tracking.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 151,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 134,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 115,276 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,946 miles

sill covers fitted

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Feb 2006 78,347 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres getting low

sill covers fitted

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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H3 BKG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel 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 H3 BKG, 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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H3 BKG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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