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KG02 VTK

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,644 mi
Last recorded129,644 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 VTK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,644 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs worn/corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,042 miles

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 122,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 97,957 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 97,957 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 78,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,740 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 68,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,949 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 51,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 51,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,928 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres low on tread and n/s perished

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,130 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread and perished

Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,360 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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KG02 VTK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KG02 VTK, 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 KG02 VTK registered?

KG02 VTK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is KG02 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 VTK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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