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RO52 UAU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 UAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,939 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking nearside ,middle under clips (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

trailer socket has got a 7 pin adaptor on top of a 13 pin ,at time of test,

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 91,278 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,366 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flix pipes (7.1.2)

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall no cords or ply

Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,609 miles

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

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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RO52 UAU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO52 UAU, 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 RO52 UAU registered?

RO52 UAU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is RO52 UAU safe to buy?

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