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RX02 NUB

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NUB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018
Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 143,311 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 139,961 miles

n/s headlamp lense/cover loose

o/s/r tyre close to the limit - 3mm

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint ( rear /straight arm )

slight play in n/s/r anti roll link arm

Pass 6 Jun 2015 135,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 135,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 20 May 2014 130,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 126,621 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 126,621 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 116,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 115,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 97,877 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)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,216 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 75,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 62,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2006 34,348 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 34,348 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 NUB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

RX02 NUB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is RX02 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 NUB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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