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RX02 UGL

2002 BMW 530

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,677 mi
Last recorded209,677 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UGL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 209,677 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear suspension may be faulty, vehicle leaning to right.

Fail 19 May 2015 209,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear suspension may be faulty, vehicle leaning to right.

Pass 19 May 2014 195,977 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 176,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 176,140 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 163,009 miles

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

n/s front tyre badly worn on edge

some corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Pass 13 May 2011 145,124 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 129,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,946 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,767 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)

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 UGL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

Is RX02 UGL safe to buy?

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