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RN02 NBZ

2002 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,343 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,545 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near Side Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 72,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewall and are pluged 235/45r17

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,782 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2005 33,649 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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RN02 NBZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN02 NBZ, 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 RN02 NBZ registered?

RN02 NBZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is RN02 NBZ safe to buy?

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