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PJC 243C

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,746 mi
Last recorded196,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJC 243C
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 196,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 183,803 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 183,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 167,406 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,870 miles

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge and rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,462 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 138,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 136,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 133,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 131,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 129,933 miles

Front and rear number plate have a 3D effect

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 127,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 125,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,180 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 69,743 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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PJC 243C is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PJC 243C, 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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PJC 243C is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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