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RE02 LZA

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,580 mi
Last recorded178,580 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 LZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 178,580 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 175,322 miles

Surface corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Aug 2015 258,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 257,761 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 153,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 153,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 146,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 146,940 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 139,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 132,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front disces outter edge corroded

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 123,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 121,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 117,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 103,383 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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RE02 LZA 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 RE02 LZA, 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 RE02 LZA registered?

RE02 LZA is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RE02 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 LZA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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