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RE02 VWX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,623 mi
Last recorded105,623 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2010 95,220 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2007 59,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,555 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 VWX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWX, 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

How do I check the history of RE02 VWX?

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What year was RE02 VWX registered?

RE02 VWX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is RE02 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE02 VWX have outstanding finance?

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