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ML02 KNK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 KNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023
Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,790 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both side (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 137,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 138,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 138,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lights. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,155 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 128,434 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,941 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f getting close to wear bands. osf wheel rim slightly damaged oninner edge, dent o/s/r door, stone chips in screen.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,311 miles

dent in o/s/r lower part of door, small stone chips in screen,, headlight level arm thats connects to lower wishbone arm broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 115,934 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 115,934 miles

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

stone chip in center of screen,

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,290 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 74,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 64,029 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 64,029 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,592 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 53,592 miles

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

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 KNK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML02 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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