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RX02 ACV

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,670 mi
Last recorded176,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 ACV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 176,670 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 176,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 167,119 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 167,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,898 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 147,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,901 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak major ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,843 miles

oil leak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,507 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,479 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,479 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,322 miles

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,322 miles

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,172 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,172 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,973 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,139 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 73,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,408 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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RX02 ACV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX02 ACV, 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 RX02 ACV registered?

RX02 ACV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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