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AJ02 VTN

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,370 mi
Last recorded157,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 157,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,821 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 147,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 142,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,057 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,998 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 105,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jul 2012 104,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

near side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,931 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,555 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 65,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 53,727 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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AJ02 VTN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ02 VTN, 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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AJ02 VTN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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