MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on the hub - gaiter is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on the hub - gaiter is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall is bulged the whole way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35zr18 97y Hankook Ventus S1 EVO 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bumper damaged but unlikely to cause damage when grazed or in contact
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Offside slight play in steering rack arm
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
engine management light on
power steering reservoir has slight seepage of oil around it
Nearside excessive play in steering rack arm - advise attention
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak oil leak around sump area ()
Central Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Central Front Lower Oil leak oil leak around sump area ()
Offside front brake binding brake pads uneven wear (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front inner rack ends slight play
oil leak
rear brake disc worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front inner rack ends slight play
front brake disc lipped
oil leak
rear brake disc worn
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
N/S/R tyre cracking
O/S/F tyre run flat damage
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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RE02 VCM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2002.
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