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SXF 46

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,946 mi
Last recorded139,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXF 46
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 139,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 139,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 132,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 132,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 128,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,587 miles

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

m/i/l light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 103,616 miles

accident damage to n/s/f bumper , lower....

front inner brake pads appear low, advise inspection.....

n/s & o/s/r outer brake pads very low , advise replacements....

possible exhaust leak , centre silencer.....

rear inner brake pads not visable...

windscreen damage in zone A not yet excessive....

Fail 26 Oct 2009 103,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to n/s/f bumper , lower....

front inner brake pads appear low, advise inspection.....

n/s & o/s/r outer brake pads very low , advise replacements....

possible exhaust leak , centre silencer.....

rear inner brake pads not visable...

windscreen damage in zone A not yet excessive....

Fail 12 Mar 2008 73,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged....

wipers smear....

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,796 miles

front number plate damaged....

wipers smear....

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,124 miles

both rear tyres close to limit , advise replacements...

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s/r seats , seat belts not fully tested....

n/s/f fog lamp lense broken...

Fail 29 Mar 2006 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,141 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour

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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SXF 46 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SXF 46, 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 SXF 46 registered?

SXF 46 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is SXF 46 safe to buy?

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