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ME02 UJU

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,938 mi
Last recorded147,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 147,938 miles

slight play both inner steering arms

Fail 21 Oct 2024 147,763 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,854 miles

both front tyres very much on limit

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,360 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 107,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 102,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 91,498 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,363 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,440 miles

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

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 UJU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ME02 UJU, 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 ME02 UJU registered?

ME02 UJU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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