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VX52 AFJ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,027 mi
Last recorded164,027 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 AFJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 164,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 164,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 160,551 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front side wall of tyre is perished

Offside Rear side wall of tyre is perished

Rear brake pads getting close to the legal limit

Pass 10 Jun 2016 157,317 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 157,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 156,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 155,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded, front brake discs excessively corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 155,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 154,607 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 28 Jan 2011 151,690 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 149,123 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2009 142,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 142,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 132,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 112,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 85,162 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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VX52 AFJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX52 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX52 AFJ registered?

VX52 AFJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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