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RE02 VCM

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,879 mi
Last recorded246,879 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 246,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018

Central Front Lower Oil leak oil leak around sump area ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018

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 ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 199,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 199,343 miles

Offside front brake binding brake pads uneven wear (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016
Fail 5 Feb 2016

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 173,325 miles

both front inner rack ends slight play

oil leak

rear brake disc worn

Fail 9 Feb 2015 173,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 156,356 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,356 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 144,356 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,650 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 14 Feb 2011 136,555 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 73,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 73,209 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 66,351 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 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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