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RE02 XDA

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

203,809 mi
Last recorded203,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 XDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 203,809 miles

advise osr and nsr metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 203,690 miles

advise corrosion to osr and nsr metal brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2019 202,230 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 197,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 189,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 179,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 168,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 159,553 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 156,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 150,574 miles

Brake pad warning light on ?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front suspension link rubber boot slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 143,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

outer sills covered

rear centre seatbelt cut

Pass 1 Nov 2010 136,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 127,455 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 127,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns undertray damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 119,514 miles

undertray damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 112,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 112,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2006 93,766 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 93,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 72,704 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 XDA is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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