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11 VFX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

360,259 mi
Last recorded360,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 VFX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 360,259 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 357,935 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 352,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 347,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 341,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 336,014 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 332,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 325,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 317,084 miles

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

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)

parking brake has just met the legal requirement

Pass 13 Feb 2017 308,870 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn from inner shoulder.

Offside Rear parking brake just passed

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 299,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 286,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 286,822 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 272,907 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 272,907 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 254,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 233,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 209,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 185,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 184,595 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 154,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 136,099 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked (lens missing)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 78,897 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

N/S/F foglight smashed.

Rear brake discs corroded on both surfaces.

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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11 VFX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 11 VFX, 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 11 VFX registered?

11 VFX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is 11 VFX safe to buy?

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