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AG02 MXR

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,281 mi
Last recorded255,281 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 255,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking-point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking-point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Heat-sheild insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2020 249,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 249,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 246,509 miles

surface corrosion on underbody and components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 236,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 230,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has slight play both sides ()

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2016 230,823 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has slight play both sides ()

Rear Both tyres worn on inner edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 227,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced small crack in lens,lamp wet inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

under trays & covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 223,644 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp lens is slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2015 223,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp lens is slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2014 216,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 208,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 208,394 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 194,183 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 178,829 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating.

Both rear tyres appear worn on inner edges of tread.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 178,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Both rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating.

Both rear tyres appear worn on inner edges of tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 162,902 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 148,672 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 148,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2007 135,308 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall †o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 19 Oct 2007 135,307 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall †o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 120,275 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 107,278 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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AG02 MXR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG02 MXR, 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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AG02 MXR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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