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VX02 HDD

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 HDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 109,669 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,757 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on inside edge

O/S Rear tyre badley worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,382 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,225 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 73,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,135 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,769 miles

front tyres on 3.5mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres on 3.5mm and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,232 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 35,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,678 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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VX02 HDD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VX02 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

VX02 HDD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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