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RX02 OSL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OSL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025
Pass 6 Jan 2024

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022
Pass 29 Jul 2021

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 95,937 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power staring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power staring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 87,846 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,307 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,636 miles

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorated

residue around offside steering rack - no physical leak found but suggest attention

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,139 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edge

offside rear tyre worn very near limit

play in offside rear anti roll bark link

rear brake pads appear worn low

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,094 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing edge

offside rear tyre worn very near limit

play in offside rear anti roll bark link

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,502 miles

childseats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing to edges

play in offside rear anti roll bar link

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,350 miles

childseats fitted to nearside and offside rear

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,459 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)

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 OSL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

Is RX02 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OSL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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