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AEZ 7243

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,274 mi
Last recorded204,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 7243
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 204,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 204,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 201,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 201,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 195,179 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 186,311 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 182,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AEZ 7243 is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEZ 7243, 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 AEZ 7243 registered?

AEZ 7243 is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AEZ 7243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 7243 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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