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RX02 UHN

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,482 mi
Last recorded109,482 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 109,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,346 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,360 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,477 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2005 51,852 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 UHN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX02 UHN registered?

RX02 UHN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RX02 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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