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RF02 RVC

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,914 mi
Last recorded90,914 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 RVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,914 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Eng. Man. Light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 90,908 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres perished

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Eng. Man. Light not working

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,505 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake discs pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 88,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake discs pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,026 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 85,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 80,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,664 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,803 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 60,802 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,916 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,285 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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RF02 RVC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF02 RVC, 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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RF02 RVC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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