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VA02 SYF

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 96,012 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 93,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 83,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 88,628 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,279 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front door mirror missing

Nearside front tyre slight tear in sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,638 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,494 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 39,170 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SYF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SYF, 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 VA02 SYF registered?

VA02 SYF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is VA02 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 SYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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