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KL02 JXV

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,621 mi
Last recorded190,621 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 JXV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 190,621 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge areas

Fail 18 Sep 2013 190,607 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge areas

offside rear tyre 3.5mm tread depth in areas,and worn inner edge

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

Pass 15 Oct 2012 181,634 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front shock absorber top dirt covers detatched from there mountings

both front tyres devoiding of tread on inner edges and worn outers

brake warning symbol lit on the dashboard

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire severed

slight gas leak at exhaust front section

Fail 15 Oct 2012 181,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front shock absorber top dirt covers detatched from there mountings

both front tyres devoiding of tread on inner edges and worn outers

brake warning symbol lit on the dashboard

nearside front brake pad wear warning wire severed

slight gas leak at exhaust front section

Pass 12 Apr 2011 164,574 miles

rear tyres worn shoulders

Fail 11 Apr 2011 164,564 miles

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

front tyres worn shoulders,and offside has a screw in it

Pass 21 Apr 2010 153,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 153,655 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 141,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 130,701 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn to low tread depth on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Apr 2008 130,274 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder to low tread depth

Pass 23 Apr 2007 112,179 miles

both front brake pads appear worn low on inside edges

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre worn to low tread depths on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2006 95,628 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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KL02 JXV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KL02 JXV, 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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KL02 JXV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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