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AK02 ZJJ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,583 mi
Last recorded110,583 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE 2.6MM / O/S/R TYRE 3MM / VERY SLIGHTOIL LEAK X REARD DIFF LEAK / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT REAR DIFF LEAK / SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,493 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R X MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES NEAR TANK

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,708 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,223 miles

Both front wheels have Motorbike Valves fitted.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight Differential Oil Leak at OSR Half Shaft Seal.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,223 miles

Both front wheels have Motorbike Valves fitted.

Slight Differential Oil Leak at OSR Half Shaft Seal.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,566 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 77,301 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 71,320 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,179 miles

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

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 ZJJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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