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ME02 UHZ

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,903 mi
Last recorded158,903 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,903 miles

All under body covered with under sill spery

Sills and wheel arches corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2022 158,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All under body covered with under sill spery

Sills and wheel arches corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 156,598 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake hoses perish

Fail 24 Nov 2021 156,594 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake hoses perish

under body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,130 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive

Front both sides front disc's slightly corroded

Front both sides road wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear disc's slightly corroded

Rear both sides road wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 153,502 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap o ring perished

Fail 16 Dec 2019 153,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

fuel cap o ring perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,781 miles

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

Rear floor and chassis areas corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 147,724 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high insecure inside and unajustable (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper rear arm end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper rear arm end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear floor and chassis areas corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 127,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,960 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,926 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,926 miles

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

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

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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ME02 UHZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ME02 UHZ, 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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ME02 UHZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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