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J555 EMX

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,977 mi
Last recorded169,977 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 EMX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 169,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 163,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,370 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 86,548 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,983 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 76,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,237 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,868 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,593 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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J555 EMX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J555 EMX, 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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J555 EMX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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