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PK02 ETJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,074 mi
Last recorded154,074 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 ETJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 154,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 142,125 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 141,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,707 miles

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

airbag light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,281 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 112,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 98,770 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 93,019 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 88,831 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,790 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 61,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PK02 ETJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK02 ETJ, 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 PK02 ETJ registered?

PK02 ETJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is PK02 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK02 ETJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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