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MA52 BTZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 BTZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 67,758 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,907 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2010 59,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,950 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 30,002 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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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MA52 BTZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA52 BTZ, 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 MA52 BTZ registered?

MA52 BTZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MA52 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 BTZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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