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RE02 VTY

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,390 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 113,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,855 miles

Nearside front Tyre and Offside front Tyre inner edge slightly worn and outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,897 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 22 Oct 2009 59,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,035 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,465 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 VTY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

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

Is RE02 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VTY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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