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RG02 NKZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 155,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 151,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 143,451 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 143,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 128,327 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 121,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,754 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 106,848 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 106,848 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 82,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 58,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 45,008 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,033 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 35,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RG02 NKZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG02 NKZ, 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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RG02 NKZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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