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VA02 NBX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 NBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area, bordeline of area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear Pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area, bordeline of area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 186,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 186,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 185,000 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017
Pass 24 Aug 2016
Pass 6 Aug 2015
Pass 28 Aug 2014 159,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 153,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 146,155 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 137,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,005 miles

chunk out of off side rear tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,492 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,799 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 NBX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA02 NBX, 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 VA02 NBX registered?

VA02 NBX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is VA02 NBX safe to buy?

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