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RE02 VYF

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,133 mi
Last recorded149,133 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 149,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 147,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 139,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,744 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,657 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 121,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 118,862 miles

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

nearside inner front discs worn

offside inner front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 116,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 109,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 73,407 miles

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

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

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

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 VYF 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 95.2%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF?

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What year was RE02 VYF registered?

RE02 VYF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is RE02 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VYF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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