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RN51 NLZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 139,630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,476 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 128,474 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 114,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,065 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 106,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 94,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,868 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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RN51 NLZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN51 NLZ, 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 RN51 NLZ registered?

RN51 NLZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is RN51 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 NLZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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