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402 AYE

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,565 mi
Last recorded169,565 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration402 AYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 169,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 169,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 168,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 161,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 158,766 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 150,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 141,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 125,316 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 113,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 104,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,492 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,492 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 21 Feb 2008 73,203 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,207 miles

both rear tyres,center tread 2m

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,006 miles

Sidelight on tailgate inop but main position lamp ok

Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

sidelight on tail gate inop, but main position lamp working ok.

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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402 AYE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 402 AYE, 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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What year was 402 AYE registered?

402 AYE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is 402 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 402 AYE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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