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KD02 VKN

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,338 mi
Last recorded173,338 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 VKN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 173,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 165,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 146,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 137,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 132,554 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 123,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 115,980 miles

under cover fited unable to check various components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 79,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 65,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 56,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,861 miles

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 48,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,451 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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KD02 VKN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver 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 KD02 VKN, 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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KD02 VKN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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