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KT51 CFM

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,125 mi
Last recorded159,125 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CFM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 159,125 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 159,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 153,164 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 143,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 143,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear starting to corrode next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,514 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 132,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2016 115,771 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on offside outer sill

Fail 6 Feb 2015 110,910 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 110,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeary.

offside front outer sill corroded.

rear number plate slightly loose.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,110 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,020 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,322 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2010 73,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,874 miles

front inner pads getting low

front tyres wearing on outer edges -running under inflated-fronts 14psi

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,815 miles

some damage to tyre sidewalls n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,623 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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KT51 CFM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 KT51 CFM, 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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KT51 CFM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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