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113,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f brake reaction arm bush leaking hypoid oil
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f brake reaction arm bush leaking hypoid oil
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside + offside rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected hissing can be heard indicating puncture/damage to bellow (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative air suspension unit inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre tread close to legal limit
Offside ride height of vehicle low(leaning toward offside)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside + offside rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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XM02 TAY is a 2012 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2012 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 XM02 TAY, 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 14 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XM02 TAY registered?
XM02 TAY is a 2012 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is XM02 TAY safe to buy?
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