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RE02 VKW

2002 BMW 530

Black Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,756 mi
Last recorded177,756 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VKW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 177,756 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 173,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 165,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,337 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 140,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,491 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,070 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 108,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,559 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 77,877 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 60,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,904 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 31,904 miles

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

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

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 VKW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE02 VKW registered?

RE02 VKW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RE02 VKW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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