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SV51 OZH

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 OZH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,530 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 115,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,085 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 109,083 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,579 miles

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

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 11 Dec 2012 102,022 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 102,022 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 98,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 95,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 95,348 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,959 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 74,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,181 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 46,972 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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SV51 OZH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV51 OZH, 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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SV51 OZH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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