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KL02 NJY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,884 mi
Last recorded164,884 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 NJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 164,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 161,192 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,232 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still making a seal

Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 149,819 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Both tyres worn inner edges 225/55/16

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 149,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge 225/55/16

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 129,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 122,111 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 122,108 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,027 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,341 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,340 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 94,815 miles

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

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

bonnet release faulty

n/s/f droplink deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 70,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,378 miles

rear tyres req soon

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 NJY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJY, 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 KL02 NJY registered?

KL02 NJY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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