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AO02 XUT

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,840 mi
Last recorded183,840 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 183,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 179,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 176,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

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

both front brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 6 May 2017 172,918 miles

Front front drivers and passengers windows tinted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 172,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front drivers and passengers windows tinted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 167,918 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 167,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded center of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont ajust requires a new light (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 166,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,255 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 162,255 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 158,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 150,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 142,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 142,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 124,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,878 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 110,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer edges of front tyres worn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 100,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

outer edges of front tyres worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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AO02 XUT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XUT, 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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AO02 XUT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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