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MK02 VVS

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

274,413 mi
Last recorded274,413 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 274,413 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 274,388 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced BOTH REAR FLOOR PANS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023

corrosion appearing underside floor area

Fail 19 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer track control arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion appearing underside floor area

Pass 28 Jun 2022 265,593 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 265,583 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 256,595 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 251,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 242,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 226,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 209,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 196,081 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 195,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 181,178 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 181,168 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 138,597 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 138,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 113,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 92,240 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 40,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 31,056 miles

all four tyres worn on edges in poor condition and just legal

hand brake just in limits

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 VVS is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MK02 VVS, 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 MK02 VVS registered?

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

Is MK02 VVS safe to buy?

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