MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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E M L on
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering fluid leak
Nearside 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)
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Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
power steering fluid leak
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres cracking on tread and wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres cracking on tread and wearing on inner edges
engine warning light on
nsf tyre age cracked
nsr tyre on 3 to 4mm
osf tyre sage cracked
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
eml on
nsf tyre age cracked
nsr tyre on 3 to 4mm
osf tyre sage cracked
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J18 MWS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J18 MWS, 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 J18 MWS registered?
J18 MWS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2002.
Is J18 MWS safe to buy?
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