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DK02 VNZ

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,963 mi
Last recorded262,963 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VNZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 262,963 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 247,244 miles

Front brake discs worn

Head lamp lens covers have cracks in

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

windscreen has chips in zone b

Fail 23 Mar 2012 246,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn

Head lamp lens covers have cracks in

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

windscreen has chips in zone b

Pass 24 Mar 2011 236,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 236,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside headlamp deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread on 2mm

Slight play in rear upper ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2010 217,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 217,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 187,943 miles

Front brake imbalance near limits.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 163,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 163,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 107,480 miles

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

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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DK02 VNZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK02 VNZ, 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 DK02 VNZ registered?

DK02 VNZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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