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RL52 OZN

2002 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

248,109 mi
Last recorded248,109 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OZN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 248,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 226,948 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking point undersilled (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 222,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery lamp stays on

brake pad warning lamp stay on but brake pads are all in good condition.

n/s and o/s rear sills slight corrosion but not in prescribed areas.

wipers starting to perish

Fail 3 Jun 2022 222,885 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery lamp stays on

brake pad warning lamp stay on but brake pads are all in good condition.

n/s and o/s rear sills slight corrosion but not in prescribed areas.

wipers starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2021 218,901 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 218,901 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 216,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 211,005 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 198,087 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 185,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 176,728 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 176,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 164,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 154,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,016 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 904,008 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,044 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 75,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 62,397 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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RL52 OZN is a 2002 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RL52 OZN, 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 RL52 OZN registered?

RL52 OZN is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for RL52 OZN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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