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VA52 UJT

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,230 mi
Last recorded190,230 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UJT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 190,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 168,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 168,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 152,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 131,802 miles

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

gouge to s/wall tyre osf

Fail 7 Jul 2010 131,799 miles

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

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

gouge to s/wall tyre osf

Pass 10 Sep 2009 143,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 119,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Aug 2008 119,333 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,998 miles

very little reserve lever travel to h/ brake

Pass 16 Aug 2005 41,821 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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VA52 UJT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA52 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

VA52 UJT is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 UJT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 UJT have outstanding finance?

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