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KC02 ODJ

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,114 mi
Last recorded207,114 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 ODJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 207,114 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2020 207,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 195,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 191,070 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 190,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 187,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95w pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 184,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95v barum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 184,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95v barum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 181,891 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Oct 2014 178,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 174,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 165,943 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 141,283 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 141,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 119,318 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 106,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 91,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,908 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 67,906 miles

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

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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KC02 ODJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC02 ODJ, 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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KC02 ODJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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