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AE02 ALO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,884 mi
Last recorded152,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ALO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,667 miles

Under body front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Under body front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 123,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre rim protector cut

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,827 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2013 109,788 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edgea

nearside rear tyre cracking up on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake worning light staying on

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Jul 2011 104,858 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake worning light staying on?

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge badly

Pass 31 Jul 2010 103,362 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,287 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE02 ALO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AE02 ALO, 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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AE02 ALO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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