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RX02 TVW

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

217,464 mi
Last recorded217,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 217,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 217,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 204,269 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 204,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 185,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 177,122 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 166,308 miles

rear diff slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 150,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 150,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 141,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 131,058 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,596 miles

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

strongly advise tyre is replaced as soon as possible.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,047 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 TVW is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

RX02 TVW is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RX02 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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