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RV51 ZXP

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZXP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 149,395 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 148,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 12 Jan 2017 148,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting and reflector loose inside headlamp (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 147,197 miles

Both front tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer egde (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE:Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres side walls perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer egde (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE:Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 142,085 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s/f outer tyre walls deterioated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 142,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f outer tyre walls deterioated

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside undertray insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 139,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside undertray insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 133,877 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 133,839 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Air bag light on

Child seats on all rear seats - belts not checked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,379 miles

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2012 129,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

SRS light on

Unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 120,571 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 120,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 109,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 99,274 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre balding on inner edge

bad smell of fuel from under bonnet but unable to see where its leaking from

Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 59,402 miles

wear to front and rear brake discs

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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RV51 ZXP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RV51 ZXP, 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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RV51 ZXP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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