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VX02 XZE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

260,382 mi
Last recorded260,382 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XZE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 260,382 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 260,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 255,175 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 249,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 240,814 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 230,960 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 221,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all discs in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 221,352 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all discs in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 207,176 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 194,221 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 174,963 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 154,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 136,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 119,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 95,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,242 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 75,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,694 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,954 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 XZE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

VX02 XZE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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