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MF02 TLX

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,787 mi
Last recorded149,787 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 TLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 149,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 144,750 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle at rear subframe

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in front screen

Fail 21 Jul 2014 144,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

play in n/s rack balljoint

small chips in front screen

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,670 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 129,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,842 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 64,055 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,875 miles

bonnet catch sticks

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,454 miles

wear on inner and outer edges of nearside and offside front tyres.

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 TLX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TLX, 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 MF02 TLX registered?

MF02 TLX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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