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BK52 VCF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VCF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,117 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 116,117 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,095 miles

Fuel hose corroded. Front to rear

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel hose corroded. Front to rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,733 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 112,305 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Front to rear fuel pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 107,201 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,746 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,527 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 99,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,997 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,831 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,194 miles

n/s hand brake poor

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,165 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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BK52 VCF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK52 VCF, 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 BK52 VCF registered?

BK52 VCF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 VCF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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