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KJ02 XVF

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,130 mi
Last recorded204,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 XVF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 204,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Upper stop lamp not working

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 195,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded - near jacking point

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 195,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded - near jacking point

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 184,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,582 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 173,580 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 163,865 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2017 163,865 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears up by fuel tank x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joins (7.1.2)

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2016 152,427 miles

Oil leak ()

high level stop light not working

Fail 11 Aug 2016 152,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

high level stop light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2015 145,421 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 145,421 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,469 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,055 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 124,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,888 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,061 miles

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

condition rear number plate

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,105 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,691 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre on wear blocks

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,934 miles

slight noise from rear brake when turning wheel

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,867 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 XVF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

KJ02 XVF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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