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2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,045 mi
Last recorded174,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 APP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 174,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 171,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 169,079 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 169,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 164,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 162,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 159,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 148,943 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 137,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,893 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,189 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,865 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 86,865 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,504 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking within treads.

off side rear hand brake reading sligtly low.

slight fluctuation from front brake discs.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 41,776 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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S22 APP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S22 APP, 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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S22 APP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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