MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear number plate poor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot struts weak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot struts weak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
oil leak at rear of vehicle
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak at rear of vehicle
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO52 XDU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Beige with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XDU, 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 VO52 XDU registered?
VO52 XDU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2002.
Is VO52 XDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO52 XDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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