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ME02 RUJ

2002 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,788 mi
Last recorded155,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,763 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,035 miles

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

Os rear brake pipe coated in grease cant assess fully

Fail 28 Aug 2014 107,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,879 miles

all visible brake pipes have minor corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2013 92,839 miles

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

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

all visible brake pipes have minor corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,070 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,550 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 63,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,754 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,202 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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ME02 RUJ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green 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 ME02 RUJ, 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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ME02 RUJ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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