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KJ02 XNE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

229,302 mi
Last recorded229,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 229,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 207,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 207,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 189,499 miles

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

all tyres on limit

Fail 24 Sep 2013 179,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 24 Sep 2013 179,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 29 Oct 2012 171,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 171,015 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 150,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 137,115 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 137,115 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KJ02 XNE 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 73.3%.

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 XNE, 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 KJ02 XNE registered?

KJ02 XNE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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