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RX02 NFE

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,575 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 110,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. also brakes pads warning on (3.4.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,928 miles

Nearside Rear outer brake is wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure damage (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear outer brake is wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,737 miles

** both front leading lower suspension arm bushes worn and split **

both front antiroll bar 'd' mounting bushes worn

centre exhaust internal rattle

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,658 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

** both front leading lower suspension arm bushes worn and split **

both front antiroll bar 'd' mounting bushes worn

centre exhaust internal rattle

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,101 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,186 miles

air bag warning light on

rear number plate slight dirty

small cut on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,969 miles

Nearside Front 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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RX02 NFE is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX02 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

RX02 NFE is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 NFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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