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VO02 PNX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,859 mi
Last recorded222,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 PNX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 222,859 miles

All brake discs have guard fitted around outer face not allowing inspection of the discs or pads.

Coolant level low

Coolant tank insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody has a slight presence of surface corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 216,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 216,814 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 209,166 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 209,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 199,805 miles

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

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

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

offside front shockabsorber weak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 199,805 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside front shockabsorber weak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 197,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 197,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 196,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 187,674 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 178,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 165,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 155,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 155,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 134,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 116,530 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)

Oil leak

n/s front brake effort slightly low imbalance of 21% max.25%.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 115,373 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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VO02 PNX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VO02 PNX, 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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VO02 PNX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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