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RV02 PLX

2002 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,741 mi
Last recorded171,741 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 PLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 171,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 171,298 miles

Both side front wings coroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 171,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both side front wings coroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 170,430 miles

Exhaust slightly leaking

Nearside Front wings are corroded

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

Offside Front wings corroded

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 169,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroding

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 167,680 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 167,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 165,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 157,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 149,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 140,137 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 130,666 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slighlty worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,996 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 118,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,498 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,003 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 PLX is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV02 PLX, 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 RV02 PLX registered?

RV02 PLX is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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