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VU02 GGJ

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,699 mi
Last recorded193,699 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 193,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 189,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 183,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 183,016 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 176,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2014 164,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroding difficult to assess due to access

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 May 2014 164,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank corroding difficult to assess due to access

both front tyres wearing uneven

front brake discs wearing and corroding recommend attention

Pass 2 Oct 2013 161,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2013 161,689 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 156,850 miles

offside mirror back missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2011 150,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 143,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 131,554 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 131,554 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)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 93,980 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 80,157 miles

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

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

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 GGJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel 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 GGJ, 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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VU02 GGJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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