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RX02 THU

2002 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,239 mi
Last recorded180,239 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 THU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 180,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak From engine. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat-shield loose.

Slight blow from offside exhaust flexi.

Slight rusting at rear of Offside rear sill but plastic covers prevent a full inspection.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 175,173 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from engine.

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

Slight blow from nearside exhaust flexi.

Slight rusting at rear of both sills but plastic covers prevent a full inspection.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 175,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak from engine.

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

Slight rusting at rear of both sills but plastic covers prevent a full inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 167,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear underbody heatshield loose.

Slight rusting at rear of both sills but plastic covers prevent a full inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 159,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 148,971 miles

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

Oil leak

both front discs very poor condition

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 138,741 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 138,741 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 130,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 130,979 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,366 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 114,365 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 96,723 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING WORN THIN / LIPPED ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / BALD ON INNER EDGES / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P........235 / 45 / 17 Z

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,451 miles

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

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

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 THU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 THU, 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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RX02 THU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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