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PF51 NTX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 NTX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 142,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 137,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,824 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 115,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,266 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

near-side front tyre cracking

near-side rear tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

off-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,497 miles

Oil leak

near-side front tyre cracking

near-side rear tyre cracking

off-side front tyre cracking

off-side rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 87,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn engine pan and floor pans fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 84,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly rusty on inner face

n/side front tyre outer wall cut

o/side front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges and perrished to tread

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,689 miles

front discs slightly rusty on inner face

n/side front tyre outer wall cut

o/side front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges and perrished to tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 41,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PF51 NTX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PF51 NTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF51 NTX registered?

PF51 NTX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is PF51 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 NTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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