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RO51 ACX

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,436 mi
Last recorded172,436 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 ACX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 172,436 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 172,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 168,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 168,093 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 156,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 12 Dec 2013 147,625 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 147,625 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 134,976 miles

tyre pressures appear low

rear brake pads appear to rattle

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

high level rear lamp inop

oil leak

unable to check nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 124,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 112,774 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 112,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,612 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil level close to min when presented

Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,632 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Nov 2008 89,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,420 miles

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

O/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter adrift.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 58,241 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

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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RO51 ACX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO51 ACX, 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 RO51 ACX registered?

RO51 ACX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is RO51 ACX safe to buy?

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