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S44 TRU

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,753 mi
Last recorded113,753 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 TRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,753 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn

Offside Rear Lower rose joint slight wear

both inner and outer sills thin

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,520 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,237 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 96,237 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 59,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,454 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs pitted

head light level sensor broken

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,397 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,036 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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S44 TRU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S44 TRU, 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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What year was S44 TRU registered?

S44 TRU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is S44 TRU safe to buy?

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