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RE02 VRZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,851 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

heavy oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,851 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion started in offside lower outer sill

engine management lamp stays on

oil leak on underside of engine

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion started in offside lower outer sill

engine management lamp stays on

oil leak on underside of engine

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 119,452 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on extreme edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,300 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,194 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,862 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,647 miles

oil leak from rear diff ok for this test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 54,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,231 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 46,919 miles

nsr tyre cut on inner sidewall

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 VRZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VRZ, 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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What year was RE02 VRZ registered?

RE02 VRZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is RE02 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VRZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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