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VO52 UBD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,243 mi
Last recorded158,243 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 UBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,243 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2021 158,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2020 154,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2020 154,111 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2019 151,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 149,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 142,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 142,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 138,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 135,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 131,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 127,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 117,384 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 110,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UBD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO52 UBD, 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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VO52 UBD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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