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RE02 XCT

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XCT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022
Fail 4 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 222,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and rear all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near side front to rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tearing apart (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both sides - side skirts fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body panels wings front and rear corroded

handbrake cable fouling with propshaft

near side front headlight misty

near side front lower cover clips damaged

rear exhaust heat shield is rattling

side skirts fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 213,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 213,187 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 203,293 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 203,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 206,296 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 206,295 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 205,284 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 197,797 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread shoulder

Fail 30 Mar 2015 197,740 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2013 188,788 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 188,784 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 177,930 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 177,930 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 165,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre walls have damage

offside front tyre has split on inner side wall

Fail 3 Oct 2011 165,238 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tyre walls have damage

offside front tyre has split on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 149,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 149,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 135,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 112,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 95,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 95,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,219 miles

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

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 XCT is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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