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VK52 HBJ

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,084 mi
Last recorded170,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 170,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 170,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 162,021 miles

O/S Outer Mirror Slight deterioration

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone Chips in Screen

Fail 29 Sep 2016 162,021 miles

O/S Outer Mirror Slight deterioration

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone Chips in Screen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 153,813 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Advise exhaust front section bracket corroded

Advise front brake disc's corroded inner face

Advise offside front suspension level sensor broken

Fail 13 Oct 2015 153,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Advise engine oil leak

Advise exhaust front section bracket corroded

Advise front brake disc's corroded inner face

Advise offside front suspension level sensor broken

Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 134,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,795 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 4 Oct 2012 124,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 103,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,376 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,525 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,479 miles

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

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

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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VK52 HBJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK52 HBJ, 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 VK52 HBJ registered?

VK52 HBJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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