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RE02 WLX

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,748 mi
Last recorded182,748 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 182,748 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 182,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 166,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 151,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 151,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 117,159 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,350 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 19 Dec 2006 83,538 miles

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

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

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 WLX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

RE02 WLX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is RE02 WLX safe to buy?

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