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KF52 PHO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,982 mi
Last recorded153,982 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 PHO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 153,982 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 148,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 148,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,272 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 127,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 111,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,843 miles

child sears fitted to rear

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

steering rack damp

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2010 94,843 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

steering rack damp

undertrays fitted

child sears fitted to rear

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,341 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,585 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SOFT ON INSPECTION

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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KF52 PHO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF52 PHO, 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 KF52 PHO registered?

KF52 PHO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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