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VN02 RWU

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 RWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,684 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,834 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 67,758 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 67,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,070 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,070 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,489 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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VN02 RWU is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN02 RWU, 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 VN02 RWU registered?

VN02 RWU is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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