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SK52 ZPO

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,040 mi
Last recorded85,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 ZPO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,040 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 85,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged and badly perrished

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged and badly perrished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,754 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing and has quite deep cut on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND STARTING TO BULDGE ON OUTER WALL

Fail 31 May 2017 81,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing and has quite deep cut on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND STARTING TO BULDGE ON OUTER WALL

Pass 20 May 2016 79,587 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 70,589 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 46,281 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 46,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,798 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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SK52 ZPO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 SK52 ZPO, 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 SK52 ZPO registered?

SK52 ZPO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SK52 ZPO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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