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VO02 XWG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,834 mi
Last recorded194,834 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 XWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 194,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 186,399 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)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 186,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges and close to legal limit

o/s door mirror glass is damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 173,913 miles

o/s door mirror glass is slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 165,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has a screw in tread

o/s door mirror glass is slightly cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 159,550 miles

Slight engine oil leaks

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads are getting low

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 151,571 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 151,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 143,531 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 135,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 128,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 119,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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VO02 XWG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO02 XWG, 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 VO02 XWG registered?

VO02 XWG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VO02 XWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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