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RY51 TSV

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,068 mi
Last recorded172,068 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 TSV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 172,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 171,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 170,686 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to centre.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 170,684 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fitted to front of vehicle. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear to centre.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 168,928 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 168,928 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 165,177 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 158,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 158,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 152,054 miles

eml on

front wipers split at ends

fuel cap seal cracked

fuel pipe corroded

headlight washers inop

inner faces front brake discs corroded

n/s head light bulb holder, tab missing but still secure

n/s track rod end, locking collar missing

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f sill slightly corroded

n/s/r sill lip slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slight bulge inner wall, worn low, close to/on legal limit on edge of centre 3/4 of tread, bald/thin very inner edge

o/s/f sill corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s/r sill lip corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low, close to legal limit inner edge

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake flexi pipes cracking

scratches/marks on front screen above wipers

slight noise when o/s/r wheel spun, brake?

Fail 13 Sep 2014 152,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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)

eml on

front wipers split at ends

fuel cap seal cracked

fuel pipe corroded

headlight washers inop

inner faces front brake discs corroded

n/s head light bulb holder, tab missing but still secure

n/s track rod end, locking collar missing

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f sill slightly corroded

n/s/r sill lip slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slight bulge inner wall, worn low, close to/on legal limit on edge of centre 3/4 of tread, bald/thin very inner edge

o/s/f sill corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, 2mm

o/s/r sill lip corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low, close to legal limit inner edge

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake flexi pipes cracking

scratches/marks on front screen above wipers

slight noise when o/s/r wheel spun, brake?

Pass 4 May 2013 150,879 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 150,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 148,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washer not working?

offside number plate light abit loose been tapped up?

Fail 25 Apr 2012 148,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp washer not working?

offside number plate light abit loose been tapped up?

Fail 4 Apr 2012 148,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded/lipped/worn

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low, worn low inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end

o/s/f sill slightly corroded by jacking point

o/s/r indicator pale

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

oil leak

p.a.s pipes damp/wet

slight play n/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint

unable to complete brake test, brake pipe leaking, dangerous, do not drive vehicle!

Pass 31 Mar 2011 139,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 126,286 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 2 Apr 2009 117,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 117,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 102,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,985 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RY51 TSV is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY51 TSV, 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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RY51 TSV is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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