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RE02 LHH

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,718 mi
Last recorded171,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 LHH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 171,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 170,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dimmer than the offside

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 170,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dimmer than the offside

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 148,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 141,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 129,750 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 4 Mar 2010 121,558 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 110,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,514 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2007
Fail 17 Mar 2007 75,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,793 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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RE02 LHH is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE02 LHH, 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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RE02 LHH is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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