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SK02 VHD

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,665 mi
Last recorded155,665 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 VHD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,665 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 147,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 138,152 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,776 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 115,073 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,915 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,894 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,694 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,575 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded as they pass the fuel tank

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,573 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded as they pass the fuel tank

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012

all tyres appear very soft

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both fuel pipes corroded

mileage display pixelated

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim damaged slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres appear very soft

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both fuel pipes corroded

mileage display pixelated

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel rim damaged slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 44,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 38,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,664 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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SK02 VHD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SK02 VHD, 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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SK02 VHD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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