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MF02 EWE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

228,498 mi
Last recorded228,498 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 EWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 228,498 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 264,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside sills plastic covers

Pass 25 Jan 2018 205,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 205,839 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 192,882 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 192,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 188,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 188,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 178,679 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 168,725 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 160,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 150,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 138,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 112,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,368 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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MF02 EWE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF02 EWE, 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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MF02 EWE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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