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SL02 OGG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 OGG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 130,039 miles

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 7 Jan 2014 115,966 miles

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

flexy joints on front pipe small holes

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,025 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,102 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 88,598 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,502 miles

All brake pads are not visible. Advise inspection.

Both the front tyres are right on the limit on the edges. Advise changing as soon as possible!

Slight fraying on the N/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/F brake shield is broken.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake pads are not visible. Advise inspection.

Both the front tyres are right on the limit on the edges. Advise changing as soon as possible!

Slight fraying on the N/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/F brake shield is broken.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,094 miles

Slight scraping noise from the N/S/F wheel.

Slight warp in the front and rear brakes.

The front and rear brake discs are starting to wear.

The front and rear brake pads are not visible but are fine on the brake testing machine.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 50,086 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs are starting to wear.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

Slight scraping noise from the N/S/F wheel.

The front and rear brake pads are not visible but are fine on brake testing machine.

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 OGG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL02 OGG, 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 OGG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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