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KG02 LUB

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,947 mi
Last recorded257,947 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LUB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2022 257,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected White light. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Both angel eyes inop. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 245,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 245,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 234,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill near jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 234,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill near jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 219,684 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 204,595 miles

Front propshaft coupling badly worn.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 187,177 miles

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber coupling. ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 187,163 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 225/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake discs wearing thin.

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Rubber coupling. ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 168,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi's (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 150,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 150,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut in tread- not to cords.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 136,705 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 136,699 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,084 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded. Front exhaust flexies deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 132,084 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded. Front exhaust flexies deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 124,520 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,397 miles

rear wiper rubber split

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly rusty

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Fail 29 Dec 2010 113,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper rubber split

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 30 Dec 2009 104,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 95,097 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2007 82,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,362 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 67,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LUB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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