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SL02 BEE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,176 mi
Last recorded173,176 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 BEE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 173,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 173,166 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,441 miles

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

engine cover fitted under body cover fitted oil leak

sideskirt fitted all shocks slightly leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 157,403 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 152,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 145,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 145,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 140,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,802 miles

Nearside park brake effort poor at 130kg.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 128,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside park brake effort poor at 130kg.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion at rear fuel pipe

Fail 17 Mar 2011 115,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion at rear fuel pipe

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 107,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,979 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 95,979 miles

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

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,645 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 85,645 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,893 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,351 miles

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

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

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

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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SL02 BEE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL02 BEE, 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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SL02 BEE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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