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VO52 JXH

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,915 mi
Last recorded194,915 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 JXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 194,915 miles

n/s/f brake disc back plate sllightly insecure, one mounting point rusted away

Fail 16 Sep 2015 194,915 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f brake disc back plate sllightly insecure, one mounting point rusted away

Pass 29 Sep 2014 180,437 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Both Front Dampers Soft.

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

O/S/F Brake Back Plate Rattle.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 165,489 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriated and in poor condition.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 165,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriated and in poor condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 155,927 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn and noisy.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 155,927 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)

Bulb failure warning lamps illuminated o/s front and rear.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn and noisy.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 144,806 miles

O/s headlamp dull

Pass 14 Sep 2010 135,312 miles

front exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,026 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 111,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,504 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,676 miles

Screw in o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,087 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 88,087 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO52 JXH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VO52 JXH, 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 VO52 JXH registered?

VO52 JXH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VO52 JXH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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