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RX02 VFO

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,993 mi
Last recorded148,993 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 VFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 148,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 148,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 147,694 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 147,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 147,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 147,020 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre beginning to wear

Fail 26 Feb 2016 146,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner tyre beginning to wear

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 144,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 138,158 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 137,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2013 129,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2012 119,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 108,297 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 90,137 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,256 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 VFO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is RX02 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 VFO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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