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L777 VTR

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,600 mi
Last recorded175,600 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 VTR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 175,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 170,071 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 168,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,760 miles

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,907 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 149,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,023 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,967 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 122,556 miles

front pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2017 122,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,450 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 114,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 99,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,336 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Osf and nsf discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,908 miles

Stonechip nsf,top of windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,586 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,748 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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L777 VTR is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L777 VTR, 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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L777 VTR is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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