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ML02 BYZ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,003 mi
Last recorded213,003 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 213,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 205,767 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 200,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 198,415 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 186,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear undercar pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres worn on inside edge but no cords exposed at present

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 174,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,680 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 151,806 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 140,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 132,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 116,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,687 miles

Nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 27 Jan 2009 107,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 24 Jan 2008 86,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 62,583 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 62,583 miles

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

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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ML02 BYZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML02 BYZ, 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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ML02 BYZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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