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RN52 EZB

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,301 mi
Last recorded202,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 EZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 202,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 202,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

heat shield resting on rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Jan 2017 174,386 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 174,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 150,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 141,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,829 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 128,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,150 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 105,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,385 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,313 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,248 miles

off side rear anti roll bar vertical link has slight play.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 62,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,625 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,400 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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RN52 EZB is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN52 EZB, 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 RN52 EZB registered?

RN52 EZB is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RN52 EZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 EZB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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