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RE52 VKM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 VKM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019

Front exhaust bracket missing, system still supported.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Downpipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod not attached. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both rears splitting near calipers (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 202,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 191,052 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine oil leak

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 191,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 186,522 miles

Front and rear leveling sensors not connected

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 186,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front and rear leveling sensors not connected

Pass 9 Oct 2013 175,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 175,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,365 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn low

n/s/f brake pipe signs of rubbing strut on it

n/s/f side lights are slightly dim

n/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak underneath

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 159,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

both rear tyres inner edges worn low

n/s/f brake pipe signs of rubbing strut on it

n/s/f side lights are slightly dim

n/s/r tyre 3mm

oil leak underneath

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Sep 2012 158,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 123,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 123,735 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ABS light?

Fail 1 Sep 2008 123,620 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 102,466 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate in poor condition & front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,466 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition & front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,876 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 81,376 miles

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

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

tacking front tyres wearing inner edges

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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RE52 VKM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 RE52 VKM, 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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RE52 VKM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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