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KG02 BYT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,781 mi
Last recorded146,781 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 BYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 139,302 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edged

Fail 27 Mar 2013 130,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,279 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both front lower suspension arm inner bushes

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge advise replacment

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Fail 27 Mar 2012 116,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in both front lower suspension arm inner bushes

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge advise replacment

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit advise replacment

sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,044 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,642 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 88,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 88,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,574 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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KG02 BYT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KG02 BYT, 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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KG02 BYT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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