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RE52 ZLO

2002 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 117,569 miles

EMI light on intermittently

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 116,183 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 115,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,731 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,595 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,597 miles

All four tyres worn close to prescribed limit

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,571 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit

rear tyres on limit perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,420 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,862 miles

light marks on windscreen

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 73,462 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 73,462 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 64,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,232 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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RE52 ZLO is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE52 ZLO, 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.

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What year was RE52 ZLO registered?

RE52 ZLO is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is RE52 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 ZLO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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