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RJ02 FNK

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 FNK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,756 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pads worn warning light on

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s and n/s front headlight lenses faded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 144,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pads worn warning light on

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s and n/s front headlight lenses faded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 138,995 miles

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

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

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

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

heatshield rubbing on propshaft

plastic cover fitted in engine bay

plastic cover underneath car fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 131,883 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 131,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,933 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel line badly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly,needs checking

offside front bumper accident damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 119,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake Pad warning light on

Diesel fuel line form tank - filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,130 miles

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

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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RJ02 FNK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RJ02 FNK, 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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RJ02 FNK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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