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J18 MWS

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,981 mi
Last recorded106,981 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MWS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,981 miles

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)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,490 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on tread and wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 97,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013

nsf tyre age cracked

nsr tyre on 3 to 4mm

osf tyre sage cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2013

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,732 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,732 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,939 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 51,936 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,936 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 43,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,892 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 35,799 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 22,710 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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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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J18 MWS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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