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SL02 VUC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 VUC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,087 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,234 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 86,589 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,353 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,370 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 VUC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VUC, 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 SL02 VUC registered?

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

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