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RY02 WLP

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,114 mi
Last recorded182,114 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WLP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 182,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 174,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 166,560 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 166,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 158,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 151,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 151,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 148,404 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 148,404 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 144,769 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 144,769 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 141,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 141,334 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 137,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 133,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 118,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 118,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s /f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 108,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 108,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 94,262 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,262 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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RY02 WLP is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RY02 WLP, 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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RY02 WLP is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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