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MK02 VUE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,036 mi
Last recorded183,036 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VUE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 183,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 172,913 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 172,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 159,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 148,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 134,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,404 miles

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

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp broken

slight play n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake disc inner surface edge deteriorating. Unable to fully view inner pads, may be wearing low

Nearside rear anti roll bar link worn to limit. Recommend Replace!

Offside wiper could become un-secured? under certain conditions, recommend attention

Play in offside rear suspension top-rear (curved) arm outer ball joint

Slight play in offside front susp. anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,302 miles

Forward section of engine under-tray missing

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Rear tyres inner-most edges worn

Some brake and fuel pipes pitting/corrosion

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,302 miles

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

Forward section of engine under-tray missing

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Rear tyres inner-most edges worn

Some brake and fuel pipes pitting/corrosion

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,183 miles

indicators starting to fade on n/s and o/s rear and o/s side repeat

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,378 miles

near side hand brake reading low.

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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MK02 VUE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK02 VUE, 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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MK02 VUE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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