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SL02 VTW

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 VTW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,112 miles

Brake pipes and osr inner sill corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,489 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 70,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

FUEL PIPES SLIGHTY RUSTED

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,455 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 63,455 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,683 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,207 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,574 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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SL02 VTW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL02 VTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL02 VTW registered?

SL02 VTW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SL02 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 VTW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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