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VA52 ORP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,244 mi
Last recorded150,244 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ORP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,244 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 150,244 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 143,785 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,639 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 133,633 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 126,766 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 125,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

nail o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 115,102 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 101,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes heaviy greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 May 2013 95,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 90,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 747,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,939 miles

play in o/s & n/s rear anti-roll bar links & knocking

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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VA52 ORP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver 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 VA52 ORP, 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 VA52 ORP registered?

VA52 ORP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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