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RY51 UVZ

2002 BMW 530

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,539 miles

METAL FUEL PIPE; corroded > nearside underfloor.

OIL LEAKS; various.

OUTER SILL; corroded & split along its seam > nearside rear.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

METAL FUEL PIPE; corroded > nearside underfloor.

OIL LEAKS; various.

OUTER SILL; corroded & split along its seam > nearside rear.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,173 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,651 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,330 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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RY51 UVZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY51 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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