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GD02 VDK

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 190,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 190,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 181,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 178,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 171,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 156,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 145,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 142,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,425 miles

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated (cracking)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jun 2012 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated (cracking)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,054 miles

Damage to windscreen outside sweep of wipers

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,054 miles

Damage to windscreen outside sweep of wipers

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

Pass 6 May 2010 94,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,615 miles

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

front and rear tyres showing signs of wear to inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,150 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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GD02 VDK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GD02 VDK, 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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GD02 VDK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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