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SIG 332

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 332
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 111,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes running from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 109,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 109,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable - 255 40 17 ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable - 255 40 17 ()

Pass 13 May 2022 103,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 99,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,172 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,473 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,667 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,256 miles

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

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

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

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

nails in both n/s tyres

o/s/f bumper loose

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,599 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 63,588 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,646 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,390 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,891 miles

hand brake performance 16%

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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SIG 332 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SIG 332, 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 SIG 332 registered?

SIG 332 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is SIG 332 safe to buy?

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