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PE02 CRF

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,846 mi
Last recorded140,846 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 CRF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2024 137,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 133,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2022 130,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/H (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,738 miles

parking brake requirements just met 17%

repair work carried out prior to test eg - exhaust and brake service ect

Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,722 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested both front cat.s missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,685 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,972 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2013 77,969 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,761 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 47,924 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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PE02 CRF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PE02 CRF, 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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PE02 CRF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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