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FP52 ZNG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,930 mi
Last recorded149,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 ZNG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 149,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 149,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side off treads (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 147,253 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 142,986 miles

oil leaking from rear diff and engine

Pass 5 Mar 2014 136,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 132,251 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 125,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 119,008 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 119,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 111,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 93,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 82,602 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 82,507 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 81,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,154 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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FP52 ZNG is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP52 ZNG, 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

How do I check the history of FP52 ZNG?

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What year was FP52 ZNG registered?

FP52 ZNG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FP52 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 ZNG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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