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VE51 OPL

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,244 mi
Last recorded157,244 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OPL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017
Pass 8 Jan 2016 139,144 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front section of front to back metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,144 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Front to back (7.2.3)

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,853 miles

metal front to back fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 14 Jan 2015 131,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust blow from flexible sections of both down pipes

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

metal front to back fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 117,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2012 105,499 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 105,498 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,956 miles

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,956 miles

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge - Advise replacement ASAP

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,901 miles

Front brake discs corroded / pitted inner edges

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 14 Jan 2010 83,262 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes by fuel tank

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edges

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 83,262 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Corrosion on front to back metal brake pipes by fuel tank

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S front tyre worn severely on inner edges

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,704 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both headlamps condensated

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,346 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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VE51 OPL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE51 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

VE51 OPL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is VE51 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 OPL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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