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KJ02 CVO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

205,360 mi
Last recorded205,360 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 CVO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 205,360 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 205,359 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 201,273 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 201,272 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 197,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 197,878 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 194,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 194,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded middle to rear pipes ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 190,567 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

diesel residue around filter

Fail 14 Aug 2017 190,567 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak ()

diesel residue around filter

Pass 13 Jun 2016 183,192 miles

both front tyre perishing and feathering

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Jun 2016 183,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyre perishing and feathering

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 3 Jul 2014 176,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 176,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 166,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 158,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 145,891 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2010 145,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2009 135,762 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2009 135,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 126,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 126,506 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 117,313 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 117,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 103,501 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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KJ02 CVO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KJ02 CVO, 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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KJ02 CVO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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