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SR02 NJZ

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 136,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,696 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,249 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes covered in grease hard to tell true condion

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 93,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,228 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded at fuel tank area

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,182 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 19 Jan 2009 47,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,989 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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SR02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SR02 NJZ, 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 SR02 NJZ registered?

SR02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is SR02 NJZ safe to buy?

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