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PF02 VSD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,697 mi
Last recorded135,697 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 135,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 135,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 126,194 miles

o/s/r door does not open from outside

o/s/r tyre on 3mm 225/55/16 w

Fail 23 May 2011 126,194 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r door does not open from outside

o/s/r tyre on 3mm 225/55/16 w

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 99,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,440 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 64,757 miles

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

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

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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PF02 VSD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF02 VSD, 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 PF02 VSD registered?

PF02 VSD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is PF02 VSD safe to buy?

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