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SF02 SBT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 SBT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 146,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 139,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,303 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air induction pipe has a big hole in

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2016 135,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear as marked in chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and will not adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view stuff handing of rear view mirror (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air induction pipe has a big hole in

all front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,989 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre slighty bold from the inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 129,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre slighty bold from the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 123,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 105,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,230 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 86,230 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2010
Fail 26 May 2010 67,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 135,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop lamp suspected to be dissconnected

Fail 29 Apr 2009 135,261 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop lamp suspected to be dissconnected

Pass 16 May 2008
Pass 3 Mar 2007 124,982 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 114,840 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 114,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SF02 SBT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF02 SBT, 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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SF02 SBT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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