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AO02 EGU

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 EGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 162,619 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 162,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 128,976 miles

n/s/r parking brake not working proper

Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 105,137 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 105,137 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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AO02 EGU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol 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 AO02 EGU, 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 AO02 EGU registered?

AO02 EGU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is AO02 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 EGU 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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