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Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipp (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
inner and outer sill slightly corroded.
nearside front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres are wearing inner edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES ON LIMIT/UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S AND N/S REAR,LOWER SWIVAL PINS/BUSHES; WEAR IN BUSHES [BOTH SIDES]
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES IN VERY POOR CONDITION (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
VERY LARGE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour o/s headlight output is of a different colour to that of the n/s (1.7.5b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking at filler bottle/hose etc (2.3.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES ON LIMIT/UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S AND N/S REAR,LOWER SWIVAL PINS/BUSHES; WEAR IN BUSHES [BOTH SIDES]
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES IN VERY POOR CONDITION (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
VERY LARGE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear indicators slightly discoloured
front inner brake pads appear low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in tread of offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nail in tread of offside rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f drop link, top cover split
o/s outer sill corroded
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear 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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f drop link, top cover split
o/s outer sill corroded
sill covers fitted
unable to see brake pipes behind fuel tank
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
unable to see brake pipes behind fuel tank
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine management lamp illuminated
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded
front tyres wearing on the outer edge
plastic side skirts fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW51 MZG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW51 MZG, 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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SW51 MZG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 2002.
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