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RE52 ZYM

2002 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,185 mi
Last recorded151,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 151,185 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,185 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 142,858 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside front tyres lightly perished

Pass 3 May 2013 139,968 miles

brake discs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links harsh play

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2013 139,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake discs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

oil leak

rear anti roll bar drop links harsh play

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2012 136,200 miles

air bag light on

coolant light on

corrosion underside of car in places

engine managment light on

exhaust system corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front lowef arm bushes worn

oil leak

track control light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 128,039 miles

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

o/s/rear brake disc poor condition

washer jet weak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 119,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 103,773 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 82,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,972 miles

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

ns handbrake requires slight attention

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 ZYM is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE52 ZYM, 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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RE52 ZYM is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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