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RE02 VRY

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,758 mi
Last recorded160,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VRY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 160,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

rear tail gate corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 160,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

rear tail gate corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 155,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 155,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 146,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 146,680 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 140,692 miles

Centre stop lamp appears disconnected

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Various localised brake pipe/s corrosion. NB unable to view all

Pass 13 Jul 2015 140,692 miles

Centre stop lamp appears disconnected

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Various localised brake pipe/s corrosion. NB unable to view all

Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

aftermarket hid bulb kit fitted & bulbs loose

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres worn on edges

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 13 Jul 2013 125,155 miles

Hi-level stop light inop, thought disconected

Nearside front tyre inner side wall begining to split

Offside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split/coming adrift

Fail 3 Jul 2013 125,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Hi-level stop light inop, thought disconected

N.B. Split in offside front tyre must be at bottom (i.e. bearing weight of vehicle) to reveal cords.

Nearside front tyre inner side wall begining to split

Offside front anti roll bar link top gaiter split/coming adrift

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 117,197 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 117,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 105,235 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,235 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 6 Jul 2010 92,378 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,888 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 28 Jun 2008 60,807 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 49,593 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 VRY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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