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RE52 ZYD

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZYD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 115,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 107,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,989 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 ZYD is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZYD, 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 RE52 ZYD registered?

RE52 ZYD is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RE52 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 ZYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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