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VX02 AUA

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

283,664 mi
Last recorded283,664 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 AUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 283,664 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 281,528 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 273,628 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 273,543 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 259,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low and only just meets requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2019 249,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 248,998 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter/number spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter has become detached (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front suspension forward track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front suspension forward track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 240,847 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 240,847 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged heavily corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 231,524 miles

corrosion starting to n/s rear sill

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2017 231,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting to n/s rear sill

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2016 221,440 miles

corrosion stating to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 5 Mar 2015 205,846 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 197,804 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread and a chunl missing in outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 190,854 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on outer side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 184,780 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 184,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 177,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 170,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 154,204 miles

offside front anti roll bar link bar dust cover split

Fail 12 Mar 2009 154,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

offside front anti roll bar link bar dust cover split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 129,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 106,920 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 106,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,794 miles

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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VX02 AUA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VX02 AUA, 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 VX02 AUA registered?

VX02 AUA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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