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RO51 LZG

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,390 mi
Last recorded124,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LZG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust pipebracket at g/box corroded through

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust pipebracket at g/box corroded through

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front brake discs inner faces part corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,717 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,288 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear reg plate starting to deteriate.

Small chips in front windscreen.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 102,727 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded.

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

Rear reg plate strarting to deteriate.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside&offside rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plat slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,256 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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RO51 LZG 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 RO51 LZG, 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 RO51 LZG registered?

RO51 LZG is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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