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RX52 BLZ

2002 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,906 mi
Last recorded167,906 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 530111,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 BLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 167,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 167,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,765 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 160,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Leak on RR dif

Turbo intercooler pipe disconnected

Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 147,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 137,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 137,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,225 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Park brake performance at 17% pass rate 16%.

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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RX52 BLZ is a 2002 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RX52 BLZ, 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 RX52 BLZ registered?

RX52 BLZ is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is RX52 BLZ safe to buy?

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