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AK02 ZHT

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,227 mi
Last recorded138,227 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZHT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 124,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 120,051 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 112,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 100,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,015 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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AK02 ZHT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK02 ZHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 ZHT registered?

AK02 ZHT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is AK02 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 ZHT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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