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RY51 VAM

2002 BMW 530

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

197,832 mi
Last recorded197,832 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VAM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 197,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 197,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure on outer clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 193,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 187,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 184,596 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 184,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 181,068 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 177,956 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 167,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 167,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 157,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 151,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 135,880 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 135,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 112,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 82,435 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,792 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,449 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 VAM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VAM, 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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What year was RY51 VAM registered?

RY51 VAM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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