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DG02 VBZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car very rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2021 186,883 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 186,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 185,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 179,108 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 179,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 171,430 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroed (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covered

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 140,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 134,039 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear parking brake is noisy on application

Fail 8 Apr 2013 134,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear parking brake is noisy on application

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,352 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

slight exhaust leak at front pipe flexi joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,225 miles

exhaust has a mounting broken but system is still fully supported

Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,232 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers slightly smeary

n/s/f drop link dust cover split

o/s/f drop link dust cover perished

Pass 25 Apr 2009 85,356 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket heavily corroded

front and rear brake disc surface corrosion

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,924 miles

slight corrosion on inner disc faces

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 53,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DG02 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG02 VBZ, 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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DG02 VBZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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