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EN51 VMK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,062 mi
Last recorded126,062 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 VMK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 126,062 miles

air bag warning light on

play in nearside rear upper rear outer ball joint

play in offside rear upper rear outer ball joint

Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,250 miles

heavy thud sound from engine at idle

play in nearside rear ,upper rear outer ball joint

play in offside and nearside rear iiner anti roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Dec 2009 408,582 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 108,582 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,597 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel area

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,507 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,484 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate edge slighly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,412 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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EN51 VMK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN51 VMK, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 VMK?

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What year was EN51 VMK registered?

EN51 VMK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is EN51 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 VMK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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