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RV51 ZLZ

2002 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

163,600 mi
Last recorded163,600 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 163,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 163,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by jacking pount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking pount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by jacking pount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 161,166 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Jacking points slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 158,624 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 15 Jul 2020 156,712 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,734 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 149,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 145,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,752 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 129,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,360 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,360 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,539 miles

all brake hoses slightly deteriorated

all discs slightly worn and pitted

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 99,543 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,970 miles

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

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

center brake lamp not working unable to access if connected

Pass 9 Jan 2009 77,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,593 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,592 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,838 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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RV51 ZLZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV51 ZLZ, 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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RV51 ZLZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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