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RE02 VZA

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light illuminated

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light illuminated

mileage display incomplete

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,466 miles

air bag light on

Fail 5 Jan 2012 92,461 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,206 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 74,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 67,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,775 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 VZA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

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

Is RE02 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 VZA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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