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VA02 BLJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,281 mi
Last recorded180,281 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 180,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 170,121 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 222,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 212,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 143,901 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 135,091 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 130,990 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 154,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013
Pass 15 Nov 2012
Pass 20 Oct 2011 144,559 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 144,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 138,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 138,162 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2009 134,012 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 134,088 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 156,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 156,803 miles

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

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPERS

O/S/F TYRE

Pass 25 Sep 2007 136,690 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES TREAD WORN VERY NEAR TO LIMIT ON OUTTER & INNER EDGES

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE PADS & DISCS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

Fail 25 Sep 2007 136,690 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES TREAD WORN VERY NEAR TO LIMIT ON OUTTER & INNER EDGES

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

REAR BRAKE PADS & DISCS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

Pass 20 Sep 2006 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,061 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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VA02 BLJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA02 BLJ, 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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VA02 BLJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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