MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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))
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
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
Nail in nearside front tyre
windscreen scratched
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
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
rear tyres getting low on tread
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 528?
Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VA02 USS registered?
VA02 USS is a 2002 BMW 528, first registered on 11 June 2002.
Is VA02 USS safe to buy?
The MOT history for VA02 USS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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