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PE02 PGV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,294 mi
Last recorded149,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 PGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 149,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 148,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 147,833 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 147,833 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 147,038 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 147,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield In Very Poor Condition

Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,913 miles

Central Inner 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 142,021 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 142,021 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 140,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 132,905 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 132,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 129,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 124,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 120,204 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 120,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 115,935 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,659 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long but just o/k for test

Fail 10 Feb 2009 110,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long but just o/k for test

Pass 2 Nov 2007 96,842 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 96,842 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,227 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 PGV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 PE02 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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