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IJI 9144

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,108 mi
Last recorded126,108 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 9144
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,108 miles

both front tyres worn / scuffed slight bulge offside front

Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,561 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,561 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,284 miles

mileage unclear digital printout

nearside inner / outer sill rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,284 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

mileage unclear digital printout

nearside inner / outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,365 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wall scuffed slight bulge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,376 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

childseat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 110,376 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

childseat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,595 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)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 93,432 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,656 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside roll bar link rubber boot split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 83,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

front brake pads just legal inside surface brake discs very worn

offside roll bar link rubber boot split

rear brake pads worn just legal, brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,738 miles

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

coolant light on

front discs & pads approx 75% worn

offside front roll bar link arm boot split

rear discs & pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,823 miles

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

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

h/lights are on higher limit

minior grab on n/s/r foot brake

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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IJI 9144 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 IJI 9144, 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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IJI 9144 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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