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VU02 EHX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 EHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,861 miles

advise attention to bonnet release .......

drivers door mirror casing missing ......

n/s/f shock absorber leaking .......

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge & close to limit .......

Fail 27 Jul 2018 121,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise attention to bonnet release .......

drivers door mirror casing missing ......

n/s/f shock absorber leaking .......

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge & close to limit .......

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,905 miles

bonnet release and safety catch faulty

Fail 4 Aug 2017 100,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens incomplete damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (8.2.2)

bonnet release and safety catch faulty

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,559 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 79,303 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,044 miles

Hand brake only just up to standard

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,092 miles

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

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

o/s handbrake a bit low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,049 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,044 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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VU02 EHX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol 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 VU02 EHX, 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 VU02 EHX registered?

VU02 EHX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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