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RX02 UAY

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,037 mi
Last recorded166,037 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 166,037 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (inside of jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded All fuel pipes are corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded (inside of jacking point) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 164,933 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 164,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wiper blades not clearing screen, split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 163,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 163,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 162,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge would advise replacement 235/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 159,231 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear pipes. ()

oil leak from rear axle.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 158,360 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear pipes. ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fron inner joints. ()

oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 153,104 miles

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,223 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,016 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 133,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 128,173 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,956 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,956 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 117,008 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 117,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 105,679 miles

rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 89,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,355 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 UAY is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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