MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part due to twisting (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Alternator belt cracked
Both rear brake hoses cable-tied to brackets
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Front number plate cracked
Multiple oil leaks
Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit (2.5mm)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre close to legal limit (2.9mm)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
noise from n/s/r hand/brake ? advise to be checked ;
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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SY52 CFZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SY52 CFZ, 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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SY52 CFZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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