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RV02 EXM

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,128 mi
Last recorded144,128 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 EXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,128 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 144,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 139,118 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 139,117 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 133,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 12,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 126,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 119,684 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 119,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,353 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,352 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 104,902 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 104,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,088 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,378 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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RV02 EXM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV02 EXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 EXM registered?

RV02 EXM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is RV02 EXM safe to buy?

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