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IIG 2895

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,043 mi
Last recorded202,043 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 2895
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 202,043 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front both arches corroded

general under body rust

headlight deteriorated

some wear/ play in suspention

Pass 4 Jan 2018 197,028 miles

wear in some steering components

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fronts (1.7.5a)

some wear/play in suspension

Fail 3 Jan 2018 197,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fronts (1.7.5a)

some wear/play in suspension

wear in some steering components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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IIG 2895 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 IIG 2895, 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 IIG 2895 registered?

IIG 2895 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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