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RY52 CYL

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CYL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,712 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 99,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,476 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only jus met requirements, both sides (3.7.D.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 82,029 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,900 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 77,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,821 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 59,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,705 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge and cracking within the tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,188 miles

front inner brake pads possibly require further inspection

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight play under load

nearside front track rod end joint play

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,186 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front inner brake pads possibly require further inspection

nearside and offside front lower ball joints slight play under load

nearside front track rod end joint play

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,825 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 22,270 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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RY52 CYL is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RY52 CYL, 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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RY52 CYL is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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