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BL51 XRZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,700 mi
Last recorded209,700 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 209,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 202,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 197,670 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 188,704 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 188,703 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 178,044 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 178,044 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2011 166,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 160,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 151,252 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 140,533 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 140,533 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 129,555 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 129,544 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 122,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 105,538 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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BL51 XRZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL51 XRZ, 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 BL51 XRZ registered?

BL51 XRZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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