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VK02 BXN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

260,014 mi
Last recorded260,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 BXN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 260,014 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 253,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 253,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 248,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 243,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 240,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 235,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 229,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 212,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 208,386 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 208,385 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 203,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 194,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 183,669 miles

n/s/f tyre 3 mm

o/s/f tyre stepped/out of shape

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake pads 2 mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 167,357 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 150,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 143,463 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 143,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 117,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,004 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Mar 2007 72,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,891 miles

both front tyres worn on both outer edges/o/s/f tyre tread lifting off in small lumps 235/45/17

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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VK02 BXN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK02 BXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 BXN registered?

VK02 BXN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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