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RX02 SXL

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,960 mi
Last recorded198,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 SXL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 198,960 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 20 Jul 2016 187,433 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside and offside rear tyres nearing legal limit.

tracking required

Fail 19 Jul 2016 187,430 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak.

nearside and offside rear tyres nearing legal limit.

tracking required

Pass 15 Jul 2015 171,620 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 161,570 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 152,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 142,754 miles

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING ON INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R STABILISER LINK BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Jul 2011 133,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 124,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009

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

Pass 28 May 2008 114,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,741 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 103,741 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2006 91,032 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SXL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

RX02 SXL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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