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RE02 VLM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,243 mi
Last recorded179,243 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VLM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 179,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 163,371 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 163,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 163,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front joint to nearside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front joint to offside rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front at both flex sections (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn, corroded and thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid badly aimed (8.2.3)

Both front wheels have been repaired by welding

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 146,671 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2015 146,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 126,357 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 126,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 111,025 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,045 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 101,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,741 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,103 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 148,314 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 148,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,589 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar link top joint covers split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 139,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar link top joint covers split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Aug 2006 103,277 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 103,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 86,112 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 VLM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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