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AF02 CUO

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 CUO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 163,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexis (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering fluid reservoir on minimum fluid level

Fail 26 Mar 2018 163,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexis (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

power steering fluid reservoir on minimum fluid level

Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 153,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 150,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 143,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 139,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 132,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,538 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 121,586 miles

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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AF02 CUO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF02 CUO, 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 AF02 CUO registered?

AF02 CUO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is AF02 CUO safe to buy?

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