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VE51 CEK

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,108 mi
Last recorded171,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 CEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 171,108 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 155,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,901 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 139,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016
Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,617 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexy exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 75,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,680 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 50,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,460 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 49,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VE51 CEK is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE51 CEK, 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 VE51 CEK registered?

VE51 CEK is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is VE51 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 CEK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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