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DV02 VUU

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

237,251 mi
Last recorded237,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 237,251 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 232,298 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 228,493 miles

Exhaust slightly louder than standard

Nearside Front outer sill corroded / holed but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not allowing center and n/s/r seat belts to be checked ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play **BORDERLINE / ON LIMIT ** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm **BORDERLINE / ON LIMIT ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

additional stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Aug 2022 223,172 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Number plate secured by tape

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Park brake lazy on application

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm **borderline** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 219,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 219,640 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust slightly noisier than normal

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 214,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 207,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 194,986 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill behind cover

offside front wheel bearing noisy

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 22 Jul 2017 177,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 158,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 140,835 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,095 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,498 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER WALL STARTING TO CRACK NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL HAS DIGS AND GAUGES, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Pass 9 Jul 2012 117,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 111,134 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 111,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 103,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s and n/s front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 96,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 90,966 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 76,324 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2006 61,865 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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DV02 VUU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DV02 VUU, 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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DV02 VUU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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