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VA02 VJE

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,867 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 113,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 111,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,547 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 109,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,936 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,768 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 103,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,987 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,429 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R16 95V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,843 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 91,318 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,192 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,558 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre cuts in outer wall not exposing cords 235/45R17 94Y

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,365 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,012 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2005 19,186 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 VJE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

VA02 VJE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is VA02 VJE safe to buy?

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