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SV51 JVX

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,697 mi
Last recorded179,697 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 JVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,697 miles

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

OBD NOT READING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 172,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 164,718 miles

full under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 161,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,686 miles

reardiff prop shaft oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 145,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,481 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,404 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 120,035 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 120,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 110,397 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2014 110,396 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2013 104,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 104,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,248 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,031 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded & near fail limit

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,013 miles

slight wear on offside track rod at rack end of rod

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,712 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,898 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 40,898 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked inbetween tread

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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SV51 JVX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SV51 JVX, 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 SV51 JVX registered?

SV51 JVX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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