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KF02 EKK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,301 mi
Last recorded158,301 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 EKK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 158,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,048 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 149,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

engine under trey loose but secure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,781 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 101,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,585 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 75,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 63,421 miles

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

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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KF02 EKK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KF02 EKK, 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 KF02 EKK registered?

KF02 EKK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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