MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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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.
Is RY51 VAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY51 VAM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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