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SN02 ZXB

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 ZXB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 119,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear flexi brake hoses showing damage no cord showing

both rear top suspension arms showing movement

front brake sensor wire loose

front light leveling system damaged

fuel pipes corroded

oil level is low

Fail 4 May 2015 119,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear flexi brake hoses showing damage no cord showing

both rear top suspension arms showing movement

front brake sensor wire loose

front light leveling system damaged

fuel pipes corroded

o/side rear tyre has a nail

oil level is low

Pass 6 Oct 2014 111,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 111,384 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 107,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 95,681 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 95,681 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 95,650 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 95,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 83,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 70,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 44,377 miles

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

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 ZXB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SN02 ZXB, 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 SN02 ZXB registered?

SN02 ZXB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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