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VA02 VUT

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,807 mi
Last recorded215,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VUT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 215,807 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 200,100 miles

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 192,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 192,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 179,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 173,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 173,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 165,226 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Jul 2014 165,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 157,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 154,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 150,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 130,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 121,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 109,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 98,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 86,737 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 VUT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

VA02 VUT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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