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SN02 NGH

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,563 mi
Last recorded72,563 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 NGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 70,903 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,941 miles

MOST OF IN VEHICLE CONTROLS ARE VERY SLIPPERY INCLUDING SWITCH GEAR - HANDBRAKE LEVER AND STERRING WHEEL THIS IS BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE USE OF SILICON TYPE SPRAY

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,926 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 65,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 64,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 56,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,298 miles

slight dampness at both steering rack gaitors

Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,227 miles

nearside front tyre nas a small nick on outer side wall

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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SN02 NGH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN02 NGH, 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 SN02 NGH registered?

SN02 NGH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is SN02 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 NGH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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