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RY51 UVC

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,839 mi
Last recorded167,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UVC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 167,839 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

damadge to front undertray

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

slight play in nsr lower hub bush

Fail 7 Jun 2011 167,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

damadge to front undertray

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

slight play in nsr lower hub bush

Pass 10 Jun 2010 153,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 discs very slightly pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 133,564 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 133,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 122,265 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 122,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 111,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 UVC is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVC, 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 RY51 UVC registered?

RY51 UVC is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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