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DG52 VUV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,385 mi
Last recorded138,385 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 VUV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 138,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 138,378 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 120,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,803 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,752 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 102,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,107 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 132,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 65,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

noise from rear huds

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,169 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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DG52 VUV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DG52 VUV, 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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What year was DG52 VUV registered?

DG52 VUV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is DG52 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 VUV shows 14 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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