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PJ02 SXS

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,434 mi
Last recorded179,434 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 SXS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 179,434 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 169,073 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 168,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm boljont play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 158,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 146,262 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 146,236 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,336 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 125,110 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 103,737 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 103,737 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 78,708 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 67,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,993 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 56,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,652 miles

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

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

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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PJ02 SXS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ02 SXS, 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 PJ02 SXS registered?

PJ02 SXS is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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