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RG02 UAD

2002 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,736 mi
Last recorded173,736 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UAD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 173,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 173,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 159,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 146,896 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 146,882 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 1,446,866 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Diesel pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,331 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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RG02 UAD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RG02 UAD, 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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What year was RG02 UAD registered?

RG02 UAD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is RG02 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 UAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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