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VA02 USS

2002 BMW 528

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 52884,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 USS
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 142,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 142,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 May 2019 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 130,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 118,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking in tread

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2015 109,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

diff has slight oil leak on os flange

Pass 16 May 2014 98,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 67,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,656 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,986 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Jan 2010 46,986 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,739 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)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,943 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,943 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,234 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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VA02 USS is a 2002 BMW 528 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 84,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA02 USS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA02 USS is a 2002 BMW 528, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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